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Qwen Image 2.1 API — how to connect and pay

Alibaba Qwen Image 2.1 — generation and editing in one model (docs.Pixel/market/qwen2-1/*). Up to 10 reference images, mask-based local editing, and native transparent (alpha) output.

Channel comparison

last 7 days

Channel
Pixelqwen-image-2-1default
Price
from $0.026667 per image

Build the result you need

qwen-image-2-1
Resolution
Mode
Input: Text, ImageSome modes require you to attach: source image, mask (url; white = change, black = keep), seed for reproducibility

What is Qwen Image 2.1

Alibaba Qwen Image 2.1 — generation and editing in one model (docs.Pixel/market/qwen2-1/*). Up to 10 reference images, mask-based local editing, and native transparent (alpha) output.

Contract at a glance

Input
text, image
Output
image
Mode
async (job + polling)
Status polling
every 3 s · up to 90 s

Strengths

  • Pricing: per image
  • Inputs: text, image
  • 8 configurable options
  • One API key for media generation

Where it is used

  • Article and social media illustrations
  • Product images
  • Banners and covers
  • Design prototypes

Price of Qwen Image 2.1

The cost of Qwen Image 2.1: from $0.026667 per image. The price is calculated dynamically at the current exchange rate, and the final charge is shown in the API response (priceRub). Payment in USD, no subscriptions.

What a default request costs

With no parameters sent, the request uses these values: Resolution — 1K, Mode — Generation, Frame format — 1:1, Background — Standard. That request costs $0.026667.

Channels and prices for every parameter combination

For every channel, the price of every parameter combination. It is exactly the amount a successful generation is charged, and the same figure as in the machine-readable table linked below.

Pixelqwen-image-2-1from $0.026667exact prices
Resolution1K2K
Pixel$0.026667$0.053333

FAQ about the Qwen Image 2.1 API

How much does Qwen Image 2.1 cost?

The price of Qwen Image 2.1: from $0.026667 per image. The price is calculated dynamically at the current exchange rate.

Is it compatible with the OpenAI SDK?

Yes, the API is fully OpenAI-compatible. Just change base_url to https://getvibeapi.com/v1 and set your key — the rest of the code stays the same.

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