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Can you use Qwen (Alibaba) without a credit card?
For many users, the real question is simple: can I try Qwen (Alibaba) without entering a credit card? Here is the practical answer.
Quick verdict
- Free tier: 70M DashScope/Bailian signup tokens; RPM/TPM, expiry, and model access vary by account
- Free API trial: 7000 万 tokens（新用户一次性；DashScope/Bailian 控制台为准）
- Access: relatively direct
- Best for: chat / coding / reasoning / image / multimodal
Models and limits
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3.6-Plus | 1000k | Quota and RPM/TPM vary by account | Latest flagship, strong long-context/coding model; verify free-credit coverage, RPM, TPM, and availability in the DashScope console |
| Qwen3.6-27B | 262k (1M extended) | Local/open-source or hosted quota | 27B dense open model for local deployment; hosted API quota and free-credit coverage depend on the account tier |
| Qwen-Max | 32k | Higher-cost paid model; quota varies | Alibaba general model; confirm free-credit coverage and output pricing before heavy use |
| Qwen-VL | 32k | Multimodal quota varies | Multimodal model; image/OCR usage may consume different quota than text calls |
Free API credits
Yes
7000 万 tokens（新用户一次性；DashScope/Bailian 控制台为准） · 按模型和账号层级不同（RPM/TPM/并发以控制台为准）
Free credits via Alibaba Cloud Bailian/DashScope. Qwen3.6-Plus priced at ¥2/M input tokens for ≤32K context in our tracker; longer context and output tokens may be priced differently. OpenRouter has free Preview (50/day default, 1000/day with $10+ credits). Bailian Coding Plan Lite discontinued; qwen3.6-plus is Pro plan exclusive.
Access notes
Direct access
Alibaba Cloud service, direct access in China, very fast. Top-tier Chinese understanding. Qwen3.6-Plus coding near Claude Sonnet level.
Recommended path
Start from the main Qwen (Alibaba) profile and confirm whether it fits your task.
Create an API key after signup and use the 7000 万 tokens（新用户一次性；DashScope/Bailian 控制台为准） first.
Run one or two real tasks before paying or switching providers.
If access is unstable, compare relay options or local alternatives.
Production decision checks
Qwen (Alibaba) free credits are for validation. Before launch, record cost per 1K requests, retry-adjusted cost, and a monthly spend cap.
If you already use the OpenAI SDK, verify Qwen (Alibaba) base URL, model names, streaming, tool calling, and JSON mode before migration.
Keep one similar provider or OpenLLMAPI route ready so credit exhaustion, regional access issues, or model deprecations do not break users.
Save this source snapshot plus the official console state so future quota, pricing, and rate-limit changes can be audited.
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Credit-change alerts
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Generated from the yangmao.ai provider database plus public provider documentation. Free credits, prices, and rate limits can change; verify in the official console before production.
- Data source
- yangmao.ai provider tracker + official provider documentation review
- Official source
- https://tongyi.aliyun.com
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Free tier
- 70M DashScope/Bailian signup tokens; RPM/TPM, expiry, and model access vary by account
- API credits
- 7000 万 tokens（新用户一次性；DashScope/Bailian 控制台为准）
- Rate limit
- 按模型和账号层级不同（RPM/TPM/并发以控制台为准）
FAQ
Does Qwen (Alibaba) have a free tier?
Yes. Current record: 70M DashScope/Bailian signup tokens; RPM/TPM, expiry, and model access vary by account. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Can I try the Qwen (Alibaba) API for free?
Yes. Current record: 7000 万 tokens（新用户一次性；DashScope/Bailian 控制台为准）, rate limit: 按模型和账号层级不同（RPM/TPM/并发以控制台为准）.
Can I use Qwen (Alibaba) without a credit card?
You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.
What are good Qwen (Alibaba) alternatives?
Check the alternatives section below or open the Qwen (Alibaba) alternatives page.