Qwen3-Coder-Plus — Free AI Model & API

alibaba-cloud-model-studio/qwen3-coder-plus
chat coding
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Context Window 256K
Max Output 8K
Rate Limit Tiered by region
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 23, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Phone Verification Required
Status Online

Overview

Qwen3-Coder-Plus — free model from Alibaba Cloud Model Studio.

Model ID
qwen3-coder-plus
Base URL
https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1
Specifications
Context: 256K · Output: 8K · Modality: text, code · OpenAI Compat: No

Quick Start

Integrate Qwen3-Coder-Plus with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="qwen3-coder-plus",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1",
  apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
  model: "qwen3-coder-plus",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl "https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1/models/qwen3-coder-plus:generateContent?key=YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "contents": [{"parts": [{"text": "Hello!"}]}]
  }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit Tiered by region
Context Window 256K
Max Output Tokens 8K
Cost Free — since May 23, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible No — uses provider-native API

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatCoding

Modality Support

textcode

Playground — Test Qwen3-Coder-Plus

Test Qwen3-Coder-Plus directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Alibaba Cloud Model Studio — never stored.

Model: Qwen3-Coder-Plus Get Key

🔒 Your key is never stored — sent directly to the model provider via our server proxy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Qwen3-Coder-Plus?

Sign up at Alibaba Cloud Model Studio to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Qwen3-Coder-Plus really free?

Yes. Qwen3-Coder-Plus is available on Alibaba Cloud Model Studio's free tier and has been free since May 23, 2026. Rate limits apply: Tiered by region. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Qwen3-Coder-Plus's rate limits?

Tiered by region Context window: 256K. Max output: 8K. No credit card required.

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