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Compare GPT-4.1 and QVQ-Max. Build AI products powered by either model on Appaca.
Model Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4.1 | QVQ-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Alibaba Cloud |
| Model Type | text | vision |
| Context Window | 1,047,576 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Input Cost | $2.00/ 1M tokens | $1.15/ 1M tokens |
| Output Cost | $8.00/ 1M tokens | $4.59/ 1M tokens |
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GPT-4.1
OpenAI1. Smartest non-reasoning model
- Highest intelligence among models without a reasoning step.
- Great for tasks where speed + accuracy matter without deep chain-of-thought.
2. Excellent instruction following
- Very strong at structured tasks, formatting, and precise execution.
- Ideal for productized workflows and deterministic outputs.
3. Reliable tool calling
- Works smoothly with Web Search, File Search, Image Generation, and Code Interpreter.
- Supports MCP and advanced tool-enabled API flows.
4. Large 1M-token context window
- Allows extremely long conversations, large documents, and multi-file use cases.
- Handles context-heavy tasks without requiring chunking.
5. Low latency (no reasoning step)
- Faster responses than GPT-5 family when reasoning mode isn't required.
- More predictable timing for production use.
6. Multimodal input
- Accepts text + image.
- Output is text only.
7. Supports fine-tuning
- Can be fine-tuned for specialized tasks.
- Also supports distillation for smaller custom models.
QVQ-Max
Alibaba Cloud1. Strongest visual reasoning in Qwen lineup
- Handles charts, diagrams, puzzles.
2. Great for math + vision hybrids
- Geometry, visual logic testing.
3. High-quality instruction following
- Consistent formatting and detailed responses.
Prompts to Get Started
Use these prompts to power AI products you build on Appaca. Each works great with the models above.
Best for GPT-4.1
textLand Negotiation Strategy (Max Profit Margin)
Create a step-by-step negotiation plan for land deals using MAO, comps, and risk-based justifications for price reductions.
Thought Leadership Series (Challenges → Framework)
Develop a thought leadership series that addresses persona challenges and showcases your expertise and USP.
Influencer Campaign (Partner + Brief + Measurement)
Design an influencer marketing campaign that reaches your persona via credible partners while reinforcing your USP and persona challenges.
Best for QVQ-Max
visionHome Inspection Summary for Buyers
Summarize a home inspection report for buyer clients in plain language. Prioritizes findings and guides the negotiation conversation.
Geographic Farming Email
Send a value-add email to homeowners in your geographic farm area. Builds recognition and generates listing leads.
Home Valuation Lead Follow-Up
Follow up with a homeowner who requested an online home valuation. Converts a cold lead into a listing consultation.