Qwen Code free OAuth tier shut down to manage costs; users pointed to Coding Plan or other providers.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: Alibaba Cloud (Qwen) / Qwen Code
Plans: free
Announced: Apr 15, 2026
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: all users · Qwen Code free OAuth users
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: Cost management

Primary evidence and context

Follow the original posts or documentation. Announcement posts and completion evidence can say different things; check each source's claim.

Source 1: github.com ↗staff post
Source 2: qwenlm.github.io ↗official

Research notes

Qwen OAuth free tier discontinued; users pointed to Coding Plan / ModelStudio or third-party providers.