Model comparison

Qwen3.7 Max vs Solar Pro 4

Pricing, context window and real answers (August 2026)

Qwen3.7 Max (Qwen) and Solar Pro 4 (Upstage), 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

qwen logoQwen3.7 MaxSolar Pro 4
ProviderQwenUpstage
Input (per 1M tokens)¥263.58¥5.28
Output (per 1M tokens)¥790.75¥21.11
Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls)¥659¥16
Context window1,000,000 tokens524,288 tokens
Release date5/21/20268/10/2026
Input modalitiestexttext
Arena · overall#27 · ELO 1,474#173 · ELO 1,376
Arena · JapaneseUnrankedUnranked
Arena · coding#18 · ELO 1,525#140 · ELO 1,448

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

Which should you pick?

  • On price, Solar Pro 4: ¥21.11 per 1M output tokens, 97% less than Qwen3.7 Max.
  • On the Overall arena board, Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher (#27; Solar Pro 4 is #173).
  • On the Coding arena board, Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher (#18; Solar Pro 4 is #140).
  • For long documents, Qwen3.7 Max: a 1,000,000-token context window against 524,288 for Solar Pro 4.
  • 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.

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

Solar Pro 4

The word "strawberry" contains **3** 'r's. Here's the step-by-step breakdown: 1. **Spell out the word explicitly** to isolate each letter: `s - t - r - a - w - b - e - r - r - y` 2. **Scan through the letters in order** and count every instance of the lowercase letter `r`: - `s` → 0 - `t` → 0 - `r` → **1** - `a` → 0 - `w` → 0 - `b` → 0 - `e` → 0 - `r` → **2** - `r` → **3** - `y` → 0 3. **Total the count**: The three `r`s appear at positions 3, 8, and 9 in the 10-letter word. **Final count: 3**
11.4s215 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…

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

Solar Pro 4

### What's Causing the Error The error `TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')` means that the `users` prop being passed to your `UserList` component is `undefined`. Since you're calling `.map()` directly on it, JavaScript throws an error because `undefined` doesn't have a `map` method. This typically happens when: - The parent component hasn't passed the `users` prop - The prop is still loading (e.g., from an API call) - The prop is conditionally undefined --- ### How to Fix It You have a few options to handle this safely: #### ✅ Option 1: Add a Default Prop Value (Recommended) Provide a fallback empty array so `.map()` always has something to work with: ```j…
24.7s539 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):…

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

Solar Pro 4

Here’s a breakdown of the issues in the original function, followed by a refactored version and a detailed explanation of the improvements. ### 🔍 Key Issues in the Original Code | Area | Problem | |------|---------| | **Import organization** | `import` inside the function is evaluated on every call. Imports should live at the top of the module. | | **Exception handling** | Bare `except:` catches `SystemExit`, `KeyboardInterrupt`, and other fatal errors. Always catch specific exceptions (`requests.RequestException`). | | **Loose equality** | `== True` is redundant and can cause subtle bugs. Use `if item["active"]:` or `.get()`. | | **HTTP status handling** | Calling `.json()` only on `200`…
17.5s1172 output tokens

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Qwen3.7 Max or Solar Pro 4?
Per 1M output tokens, Qwen3.7 Max is ¥790.75 and Solar Pro 4 is ¥21.11 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so Solar Pro 4 is cheaper.
How do the context windows of Qwen3.7 Max and Solar Pro 4 compare?
Qwen3.7 Max takes 1,000,000 tokens; Solar Pro 4 takes 524,288.
Which ranks higher, Qwen3.7 Max or Solar Pro 4?
Qwen3.7 Max ranks higher on the public arena (Qwen3.7 Max #27, Solar Pro 4 #173). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
Can I use Qwen3.7 Max and Solar Pro 4 with the same API key?
Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "qwen3.7-max" or "solar-pro4" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.

Try both on one API key

Create an account and add credit to call Qwen3.7 Max and Solar Pro 4 from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.

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