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Sarvam vs Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

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Open-Weight Models · verified 2 Sept 2026

SSarvamSarvam AIcurrent
Qwen3.8-Flash-NextAlibabacurrent
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SpecificationSarvamQwen3.8-Flash-Next
SummaryIndia-first model for Indic languages.The most downloaded thing on Hugging Face right now, and a stated Qwen4 preview.
Context—262K native, ~1M extended
Input ($/Mtok)—$0.15
Output ($/Mtok)—$0.47
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Max output—32K
Parameters—125B total, 6B active
Released—26 Aug 2026
Model ID—Qwen/Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
CategoryOpen-Weight ModelsOpen-Weight Models
OfficialSarvam AI ↗—

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Sarvam

India-first model for Indic languages.

Best for India residency.

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Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

  • 125B total parameters with only 6B active per token
  • Alibaba describes it as a preview of the Qwen4 architecture
  • Top of the Hugging Face trending list, with a GGUF build close behind it

Best for open weights at speed.

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