Qwen Chat online now has usage limits and a paid tier. Is this happening for everyone?
I just realized it today. Did it happen a long time ago? or recently?
EDIT:
After posting screenshots to Qwen Chat itself, here is the answer about the credits they give you everyday...
Based on the search results, here's what your 40 daily free credits on chat.qwen.ai actually give you:
What You Can Do with 40 Credits:
AI Image Generation:
- Qwen Image Max: ~20 images (2 credits per image) [[17]]
- Standard Qwen Image: ~3-4 images (12 credits per image for standard quality) [[44]]
- Qwen Image 3.0: Costs vary by resolution and quality settings [[43]]
AI Video Generation:
- Video generation consumes credits "fast" according to users [[20]]
- Specific per-video costs weren't clearly documented in my search
- The platform supports up to 30 seconds of video generation [[23]]
Text/Chat:
- Basic text chat and coding assistance appears to have minimal or no credit cost
- The chat interface is described as "free to use" for standard interactions [[19]]
Key Points:
✅ Credits reset DAILY - You get 40 fresh credits every day (as shown in your screenshot)
✅ No rollover - Unused credits expire (you can see the -40 expiration in your history)
✅ Free tier includes:
- Access to Qwen models with standard usage limits
- Daily bonus credits (your 40 credits)
- Image generation for everyday use
- AI video generation capability
Bottom Line: With 40 daily credits, you can generate approximately 20 AI images per day using the efficient Qwen Image Max model, or fewer images/videos if using higher-quality settings or video generation [[17]].
For heavy users, the paid plans start at $4/month (Go plan) with 400 additional monthly credits [[34]].