Model comparison

GPT-4.1 Nano vs Qwen3.7 Max

Pricing, context window and real answers (September 2026)

GPT-4.1 Nano (OpenAI) and Qwen3.7 Max (Qwen), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.

Specs and pricing

openai logoGPT-4.1 Nanoqwen logoQwen3.7 Max
ProviderOpenAIQwen
Input (per 1M tokens)¥17.87¥263.58
Output (per 1M tokens)¥71.48¥790.75
Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls)¥54¥659
Context window1,047,576 tokens1,000,000 tokens
Release date4/14/20255/21/2026
Input modalitiesimage, text, filetext
Throughput (p50)
Arena · overall#243 · ELO 1,322#34 · ELO 1,473
Arena · Japanese#195 · ELO 1,234Unranked
Arena · coding#226 · ELO 1,374#21 · ELO 1,525

Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.

Which should you pick?

  • On price, GPT-4.1 Nano: ¥71.48 per 1M output tokens, 91% less than Qwen3.7 Max.
  • On the Overall arena board, Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher (#34; GPT-4.1 Nano is #243).
  • On the Coding arena board, Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher (#21; GPT-4.1 Nano is #226).
  • For long documents, GPT-4.1 Nano: a 1,047,576-token context window against 1,000,000 for Qwen3.7 Max.
  • If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.

Real answers to the same prompts

Exactly what the FastMetal gateway returned, side by side. Not benchmark scores: actual output.

Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'

Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'. Explain your reasoning step by step.

GPT-4.1 Nano

Let's analyze the word "strawberry" step by step to count the number of 'r's. 1. Write down the word: **strawberry** 2. Examine each letter one by one: - s: no - t: no - r: yes (first 'r') - a: no - w: no - b: no - e: no - r: yes (second 'r') - r: yes (third 'r') - y: no 3. Counting the 'r's found: - First 'r' (at position 3) - Second 'r' (at position 8) - Third 'r' (at position 9) So, there are **3** 'r's in "strawberry." **Final answer: 3**
2.0s183 output tokens

Qwen3.7 Max

To count the number of 'r's in the word "strawberry", let's break the word down letter by letter from left to right: 1. **s** - not an 'r' 2. **t** - not an 'r' 3. **r** - This is the **1st** 'r' 4. **a** - not an 'r' 5. **w** - not an 'r' 6. **b** - not an 'r' 7. **e** - not an 'r' 8. **r** - This is the **2nd** 'r' 9. **r** - This is the **3rd** 'r' 10. **y** - not an 'r' By examining each character individually, we can see that the letter 'r' appears in the 3rd, 8th, and 9th positions. Therefore, there are **3** 'r's in "strawberry".
15.1s842 output tokens

Debug This Error

I'm getting the following error in my Node.js application: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') at UserList (/app/components/UserList.js:12:25) at renderWithHooks (/app/node_modules/rea…

GPT-4.1 Nano

The error: ``` TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') ``` indicates that `users` is `undefined` at the time your `UserList` component is rendering, and you're trying to call `map` on it. ### Why is this happening? In React, if a prop (`users` in this case) is not provided or is undefined, trying to do `users.map(...)` causes this error. This can happen if: - The parent component does not pass `users`. - `users` might be `null` or `undefined` initially, especially if data fetching is involved. ### How to fix it **Option 1: Provide a default value for `users`** Ensure that `users` defaults to an empty array if it is not provided: ```jsx function UserList({ users…
4.3s514 output tokens

Qwen3.7 Max

This error occurs because the `users` prop being passed to your `UserList` component is **`undefined`** at the time React tries to render it. JavaScript cannot call the `.map()` method on `undefined`, which throws the error. This usually happens for one of three reasons: 1. **Asynchronous Data Fetching:** The parent component is fetching `users` from an API. On the *initial render*, the data hasn't arrived yet, so the variable is `undefined`. 2. **Missing Prop:** The parent component forgot to pass the `users` prop (e.g., `<UserList />` instead of `<UserList users={myUsers} />`). 3. **Incorrect State Initialization:** The parent component initialized its state as `undefined` or `null` inste…
34.9s1851 output tokens

Code Review

Please review the following Python function and suggest improvements for readability, performance, and best practices: def get_data(url, retries=3): import requests import time for i in range(retries):…

GPT-4.1 Nano

Here's a review and an improved version of your function: ### Key improvements: 1. **Move imports to the top**: Imports should generally be at the top of the file, not inside functions. 2. **Specify exception types**: Catch specific exceptions rather than a generic `except`. 3. **Use context managers if needed**: Not necessary here, but good to consider. 4. **Avoid repeated code**: The sleep statement is the same whether there is a request exception or a non-200 status. 5. **Simplify filtering**: Use list comprehensions for clarity. 6. **Improve variable names**: For readability. 7. **Add optional headers or parameters** if needed (not required here). 8. **Optional:** Add more descriptive e…
3.4s391 output tokens

Qwen3.7 Max

Here is a comprehensive review of your function, broken down by readability, performance, and best practices, followed by a refactored version. ### 1. Readability & Style (PEP 8) * **Imports inside the function:** Imports should generally be placed at the top of the file, not inside the function. This makes dependencies clear and avoids slight overhead on every function call. * **`item["active"] == True`:** In Python, explicitly comparing to `True` is discouraged (PEP 8). You should just use `if item.get("active"):`. Using `.get()` also prevents `KeyError` if the key is missing. * **Manual List Building:** The `for` loop with `.append()` can be replaced with a much cleaner and faster **list…
58.3s3301 output tokens

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, GPT-4.1 Nano or Qwen3.7 Max?
Per 1M output tokens, GPT-4.1 Nano is ¥71.48 and Qwen3.7 Max is ¥790.75 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so GPT-4.1 Nano is cheaper.
How do the context windows of GPT-4.1 Nano and Qwen3.7 Max compare?
GPT-4.1 Nano takes 1,047,576 tokens; Qwen3.7 Max takes 1,000,000.
Which ranks higher, GPT-4.1 Nano or Qwen3.7 Max?
Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher on the public arena (GPT-4.1 Nano #195, Qwen3.7 Max #34). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
Can I use GPT-4.1 Nano and Qwen3.7 Max with the same API key?
Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "gpt-4.1-nano" or "qwen3.7-max" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.

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