Can I use Qwen through the OpenAI SDK?
Yes. Point your OpenAI-compatible client at the GPTokens base URL, set your GPTokens API key, and choose a supported Qwen route.
Qwen API gateway
Qwen API with an OpenAI-compatible gateway
GPTokens makes Qwen API testing practical for global teams that want strong structured output, tool calling, and affordable production experiments.
Qwen API OpenAI compatible
Why teams use GPTokens for Qwen
GPTokens is an independent gateway for developers who want one API key, one billing workflow, and a practical way to compare Chinese LLMs before production.
- Start with qwen3.7-plus when you need a balanced Qwen route for structured output and data extraction.
- Use GPTokens model pages to compare Qwen variants before committing to one route.
- Run your own latency and tool-call reliability checks before production rollout.
Common use cases
- Structured JSON output
- Data extraction
- Reasoning tasks
- Agent prototyping
Model shortlist
Qwen routes to compare
Qwen
Qwen 3.7 Plus
Qwen 3.7 Plus is the best first Qwen route to test when your workload needs structured output, data extraction, and reliable tool parameter handling.
90 benchmark scoreQwenQwen 3.6 Plus
Qwen 3.6 Plus is a strong alternative Qwen route when you want excellent instruction following, structured output, and extraction scores.
89 benchmark scoreQwenQwen 3.7 Max
Qwen 3.7 Max is worth testing for structured output, but GPTokens recommends comparing it directly with Qwen 3.7 Plus before production.
84 benchmark scoreOpenAI-compatible request
Use GPTokens with existing SDKs
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.GPTOKENS_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://gptokens.ai/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "qwen3.7-plus",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Compare Chinese LLM routes for my task." }]
});Internal links
Related GPTokens pages
FAQ
Questions developers ask before buying Chinese LLM tokens
Which Qwen route should I test first?
For the current benchmark set, qwen3.7-plus is the strongest Qwen starting point with a 90 overall score and excellent structured output and extraction scores.
Is GPTokens run by a model provider?
No. GPTokens is an independent OpenAI-compatible gateway. It issues GPTokens API keys and routes requests to supported Chinese LLM providers through one account.
Can I use an OpenAI SDK?
Yes. Most integrations only need the GPTokens base URL, a GPTokens API key, and a supported model name from the live model list.
Who is this for?
GPTokens is built for developers and teams in the US, Europe, and other global markets that want to test Chinese LLM APIs without managing separate provider accounts, payment methods, and dashboards.