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阿里云 DashScope（通义千问）API

阿里云 DashScope（通义千问）API

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DashScope API is Alibaba Cloud's LLM platform — Qwen LLM, Qwen-VL multimodal, text embeddings, TTS, and other Alibaba self-developed models.

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Use it when

Qwen series approaches GPT-4 on Chinese benchmarks

Watch for

English scenarios weaker than GPT-4 / Claude

First check

Enable service at dashscope.aliyun.com for API-KEY. POST /api/v1/services/aigc/text-generation/generation invokes qwen-max.

Auth
api_key
CORS
?
HTTPS
Yes
Signup
?
Protocol
REST
Pricing
paid

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About this API

DashScope (Chinese: Lingji) is the LLM platform launched by Alibaba Cloud in 2023, benchmarking OpenAI Platform. Main offering is Alibaba's self-developed Qwen series: Qwen-Max (flagship vs. GPT-4), Qwen-Plus (mid-tier), Qwen-Turbo (low cost), Qwen-VL (multimodal vision), Qwen-Audio (audio), Qwen-Coder (code), text-embedding-v3 (vectorization). Alibaba also open-sourced Qwen extensively (7B to 72B multiple sizes fully open-sourced), high download volume on HuggingFace; one of the strongest Chinese open-source LLMs. DashScope API design is OpenAI-compatible-ish (function calling, JSON mode, etc.); low switching cost for developers. Default choice for Chinese developers building Chinese LLM apps. OpenAI still better for overseas / English scenarios.

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What you can build

  • 1Chinese LLM apps (chatbots, content generation)
  • 2Multimodal understanding (Qwen-VL visual QA)
  • 3Chinese RAG apps (high embedding accuracy)
  • 4Outbound products needing mainland China region
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Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • Qwen series approaches GPT-4 on Chinese benchmarks
  • Mainland China region deployment (compliance-friendly)
  • Open-source versions (Qwen 7B/14B/72B) downloadable for local runs
  • Cheaper than OpenAI

Limitations

  • English scenarios weaker than GPT-4 / Claude
  • Ecosystem weaker than OpenAI
  • Requires Alibaba Cloud account
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Example request

Generic template — replace <endpoint> with the real path from the docs.
curl https://dashscope.aliyun.com/<endpoint> \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# Some providers use X-Api-Key instead — verify in the docs.
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Getting started

Enable service at dashscope.aliyun.com for API-KEY. POST /api/v1/services/aigc/text-generation/generation invokes qwen-max.

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FAQ

Is Qwen stronger than GPT-4 on Chinese benchmarks?+

On some Chinese-specific benchmarks Qwen-Max slightly beats GPT-4; overall on par. Qwen is more sensitive to Chinese cultural context.

Can the open-source version run locally?+

Yes. Download Qwen2.5 series from HuggingFace; ollama / vLLM both support. Watch license terms for commercial use.

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Technical details

CORS: ?HTTPS: YesSignup: ?Open source: No
Auth type
api_key
Pricing
paid
Rate limit
默认 RPM/TPM 按模型不同；申请提高
Protocols
REST
SDKs
python, javascript, java
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Tags

qwentongyialiyunllmchina-ai