Expensive is not as good as right.

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week, and starting today, members can enjoy unlimited, indefinite access to the economic model. Over the past two weeks, the primary feedback we’ve received hasn’t been a simple “Is it easy to use?” but rather a more specific question: “Which model should I choose for Qwen Office?” Qwen Office offers three models—Economic, Basic, and Advanced—along with cutting-edge options like Qwen3.8-Max, which are continuously being added. Each tier is tailored to different types of tasks, yet many users’ real concern is—should I use the...

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week, and starting today, members can enjoy unlimited, indefinite access to the economic model. Over the past two weeks, the primary feedback we’ve received hasn’t been a simple “Is it easy to use?” but rather a more specific question: “Which model should I choose for Qwen Office?” Qwen Office offers three models—Economic, Basic, and Advanced—along with cutting-edge options like Qwen3.8-Max, which are continuously being added. Each tier is tailored to different types of tasks, yet many users’ real concern is—should I use the...

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week, and starting today, members can enjoy unlimited, indefinite access to the economic model. Over the past two weeks, the primary feedback we’ve received hasn’t been a simple “Is it easy to use?” but rather a more specific question: “Which model should I choose for Qwen Office?” Qwen Office offers three models—Economic, Basic, and Advanced—along with cutting-edge options like Qwen3.8-Max, which are continuously being added. Each tier is tailored to different types of tasks, yet many users’ real concern is—should I use the...

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week, and starting today, members can enjoy unlimited, indefinite access to the economic model. Over the past two weeks, the primary feedback we’ve received hasn’t been a simple “Is it easy to use?” but rather a more specific question: “Which model should I choose for Qwen Office?” Qwen Office offers three models—Economic, Basic, and Advanced—along with cutting-edge options like Qwen3.8-Max, which are continuously being added. Each tier is tailored to different types of tasks, yet many users’ real concern is—should I use the...

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week, and starting today, members can enjoy unlimited, indefinite access to the economic model. Over the past two weeks, the primary feedback we’ve received hasn’t been a simple “Is it easy to use?” but rather a more specific question: “Which model should I choose for Qwen Office?” Qwen Office offers three models—Economic, Basic, and Advanced—along with cutting-edge options like Qwen3.8-Max, which are continuously being added. Each tier is tailored to different types of tasks, yet many users’ real concern is—should I use the...

The Qwen Office Membership Offers a Limited-Time Free Trial of the Economy Model

On August 18, Qwen Office’s public beta entered its second week. Starting today, all members can use the “Economy” model indefinitely and without limits to effortlessly handle everyday tasks.

Over the past two weeks, the feedback we’ve received hasn’t just been about whether something is “easy to use.” More often, users have asked very specific questions: “With so many models available in Qwen Office, how do I choose the right one?”

Currently, Qwen Office offers three model options—Economy, Basic, and Advanced—and continues to introduce cutting-edge models like Qwen3.8-Max to meet diverse application needs.

Each model is designed for different types of tasks with clear distinctions. Still, many users remain uncertain: For simple jobs, is the Economy version sufficient? When tackling complex projects, should I always go for the Advanced tier? And in what situations does the mid-range Basic model offer the best value?

Rather than debating theory, let’s put these models to the test.

We crafted three tiers of task instructions: from shallow outputs involving single operations, to logic-driven scheduling with multiple constraints, and finally to generating lengthy code segments. We assigned each task to the three models and observed their performance in terms of runtime, resource consumption (credits), and output quality.

This evaluation focuses on our three main models; advanced models are still being optimized and won’t be included in this round of testing.

Now, let’s dive into the three rounds of testing.

L1 Simple Task: Table Format Conversion

This is a typical “data transfer” task—moving data from one format to another while adhering to specified layout requirements. Although basic, it tests a model’s stability in parsing files and invoking tools.

All three models completed the task successfully, with the Economy model delivering results faster and consuming fewer credits.

In summary: For routine, straightforward tasks, the Economy model is more than capable—and it’s also the most resource-efficient choice.

L2 Multi-Constrained Task: Staff Scheduling

The difficulty ramps up: the model must account for employee skills, available hours, deadlines, and task dependencies, then structure the schedule neatly within an AI table. The real challenge isn’t whether it can finish but whether it can make sound decisions under multiple conditions.

Differences begin to emerge. The Basic and Advanced models respond quickly and produce complete outputs, while the Economy model, though economical in credit usage, struggles slightly with logical integration. Overall, the Basic model strikes the best balance between cost and performance.

In summary: For moderately complex daily tasks, the Basic model is the most efficient and well-rounded option.

L3 Long-Form Output: HTML Frontend Page Generation

This task requires integrating eight features, including a collapsible navigation bar, KPI data cards, line charts, and bar graphs, to create a fully functional frontend webpage. This scenario closely mirrors real-world development environments, where no fixed templates exist, and the model must independently design the architecture and implement the details.

Faced with high complexity and long reasoning chains, the Advanced model clearly outperforms the others—running faster, producing higher-quality results, and keeping credit consumption within reasonable bounds.

In summary: For professional-grade or development-related tasks, the Advanced model is both more efficient and delivers superior outcomes.

Testing Conclusion: Choose Based on Fit, Not Price

After three rounds of real-world testing, we’ve reached a clear conclusion.

The core principle for selecting a model is simple:

For everyday lightweight tasks, the Economy model handles everything with ease.

For moderately complex work, the Basic model offers the best value.

For high-end development needs, the Advanced model turns out to be the faster, more economical choice.