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Alibaba Cloud Makes Qwen Free: 2000 Daily AI Coding Calls + 70M Tokens
Updated August 22, 2026
ALL QWEN MODELS NOW FREE
From flagship Qwen3.8-Max to Qwen3-Flash, not a limited trial
Plus: 70M tokens, 100 AI images, 50s video, 200 CNY voucher
What Just Happened?
In August 2026, Alibaba Cloud announced that its entire Qwen model family is now available for free. This includes the flagship Qwen3.8-Max, code models, and multimodal models. Combined with the new-user package of 70 million free AI tokens, Alibaba Cloud Model Studio (Bailian) is now one of the most generous free AI platforms available.
Qwen Code: 2000 Free Daily AI Coding Runs
Qwen Code is a terminal-based AI coding agent built on Qwen3-Coder models, competing with Google Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Codex CLI.
| Feature | Qwen Code Free Tier |
|---|---|
| Daily runs (mainland China) | 2,000 |
| Daily runs (international) | 1,000 |
| Token limits | None |
| Rate limit | 60 calls/minute |
| Installation | Single npm command |
Install Qwen Code
Requirements: Node.js 20+.
npx @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest
Authenticate with your Alibaba Cloud account. China users get free tier automatically; international users via OpenRouter.
Capabilities
Code understanding across large codebases beyond context windows
Automated git workflows (PRs, rebases)
Code refactoring and optimization
Documentation generation
Bug detection and autonomous terminal command execution
Free API Access via Model Studio
| Benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free AI tokens | 70 million |
| AI image generations | 100 |
| AI video generation | 50 seconds |
| No-threshold voucher | 200 CNY (~$28) |
| Validity | 180 days |
| Credit card required | No |
Available Free Models
| Model | Best For |
|---|---|
| Qwen3.8-Max | Flagship reasoning |
| Qwen3.7-Max | Agent workflows, 1M context |
| Qwen3-Plus | Balanced performance |
| Qwen3-Flash | High-speed tasks |
| Qwen3-Coder-Plus | Code generation |
| DeepSeek V3/V4-Pro | Also available on platform |
First API Call (Python)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="qwen3.7-max",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
OpenAI-compatible API for easy migration.
Qwen Code vs Competitors
| Tool | Free Daily Calls | Token Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen Code | 2,000/1,000 | None |
| Gemini CLI | 1,000 | Yes |
| Copilot CLI | Paid only | N/A |
| Claude Code | Paid only | N/A |
Coding Plan Lite: 7.9 CNY First Month
For power users, Coding Plan Lite offers unlimited Qwen3-Coder calls at just 7.9 CNY (~$1.10) first month.
How to Get Started
Sign up at Alibaba Cloud International
Verify with phone number (no credit card needed)
Claim 70M tokens automatically
Install Qwen Code: npx @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest
Build with the OpenAI-compatible API
Start Building with Free AI Today
Claim Your Free Access
FAQ
Is Qwen Code really free with no token limits?
Yes. 2,000 daily runs in China, 1,000 internationally, no token consumption, 60 calls/min cap.
Can I use the free API commercially?
Yes, within Alibaba Cloud terms. 180-day free quota for new Model Studio users.
Do I need a credit card?
No. Phone verification only for free tier.
Disclaimer: Maintained by Lieke Cloud, authorized Alibaba Cloud channel partner. Terms may change. Verified August 2026.
Contact: lieke-promo@coze.email
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