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Bailian Coding Plan: Complete Guide to Pricing, Quotas, and Client Setup

Alibaba Cloud's Bailian Coding Plan is a subscription-based API package for AI coding. This guide covers the Pro tier, supported models, compatible clients, and configuration steps.

Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-19

Bailian Coding Plan is Alibaba Cloud’s dedicated AI coding API package at ¥200/month (verify current pricing on the official site). It provides guaranteed request quotas plus access to 8 models, ideal for developers who prefer the Qwen model ecosystem. No VPN required — subscribe via Alipay or WeChat Pay.

Current Plans

Only Pro is available for new subscriptions (Lite was discontinued in March 2026).

ItemPro
Monthly fee¥200 (verify on official site)
Per 5 hours~6,000 requests
Per week~45,000 requests
Per month~90,000 requests
PaymentAlipay / WeChat Pay
NetworkNo VPN required
Sub-accounts❌ Primary account only

⚠️ Quota is consumed per request (not per token). Simple tasks ~5–10 requests, complex tasks 10–30+. Service stops when quota is exhausted — no pay-as-you-go fallback.

Supported Models (8)

ModelCategory
qwen3.6-plusQwen flagship general (Pro exclusive, with vision)
qwen3.5-plusQwen general flagship
qwen3-max-2026-01-23Qwen flagship Max
qwen3-coder-nextQwen coding flagship
qwen3-coder-plusQwen coding enhanced
MiniMax-M2.5MiniMax coding model
GLM-5Zhipu latest flagship
Kimi-K2.5Moonshot coding model

Recommendation: qwen3-coder-next for daily coding; switch to qwen3.6-plus for complex reasoning; use GLM-5 or Kimi-K2.5 as alternatives.

Compatible Clients

Bailian works with 7 AI coding clients:

  • Claude Code — CLI agent, easiest setup via ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL
  • Cline — Most popular VS Code extension option
  • Cursor — API-based integration
  • OpenCode — Terminal-first developers
  • Qwen Code — Alibaba’s native client (best compatibility)
  • OpenClaw — Universal AI coding client
  • Kilo IDE — Open-source IDE

Setup: Cline + Bailian

  1. Subscribe: Go to Bailian Coding Plan, activate Pro
  2. Get API Key: Alibaba Cloud Console → Model Studio → API Key Management
  3. Configure Cline:
    • API Provider: OpenAI Compatible
    • Base URL: https://coding.dashscope.aliyuncs.com/v1
    • API Key: paste your key
    • Model: qwen3-coder-next

See our Cline + Bailian plan for a full walkthrough.

Setup: Claude Code + Bailian

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://coding.dashscope.aliyuncs.com/apps/anthropic"
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-bailian-api-key"
claude

Bailian’s Anthropic-compatible endpoint lets Claude Code connect directly with no middleware needed.

Quick Comparison: Bailian vs Volcengine Ark

DimensionBailianVolcengine Ark
Monthly¥200From ¥9.9
Quota modelMonthly totalRolling 5-hour window
Model count85
Auto mode❌✅
Anthropic protocol✅✅
Entry priceHigher (¥200)Lower (¥9.9)

Full comparison: Bailian vs Ark Coding Plan.

Who It’s For

  • ✅ Developers who prefer the Qwen model ecosystem
  • ✅ Existing Alibaba Cloud users with a primary account
  • ✅ Consistent monthly usage patterns
  • ❌ Budget-conscious developers (¥200 entry vs ¥9.9 for Ark)
  • ❌ Teams needing sub-account management
  • ❌ Bursty high-intensity usage (monthly cap less flexible than Ark’s 5-hour window)

Data source: Alibaba Cloud Bailian official docs (2026-05). Pricing, quotas, and new-signup policies subject to change; verify on the official site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bailian Pro ¥200 vs Ark Lite ¥9.9 — where does the price gap go?
Bailian gives much more quota (~90,000 calls/month), more models (8 including the full Qwen lineup), and a calendar-month allowance. Ark is cheaper but uses a 5h sliding window and only 5 models. Heavy daily users or Qwen Coder fans go with Bailian; light users get by on Ark's ¥9.9.
Can I still buy the Lite tier?
No. Bailian Lite was discontinued for new purchases in March 2026 and stopped renewals in April. Only Pro (¥200/mo) is available now. Lower-budget alternatives: Volcengine Ark Coding Plan (from ¥9.9) or MiniMax Token Plan (from ¥29).
Does Bailian Coding Plan auto-fallback to pay-as-you-go after quota runs out?
**No.** When monthly quota (~90,000 calls) is exhausted the service stops entirely — no surprise overage charges, but you must wait for next month. To avoid month-end blackouts, keep an Ark account as backup (separate billing) or upgrade to enterprise tier for more quota.
Does Bailian have an Auto mode like Ark?
No. Bailian requires manual model selection. Daily coding: `qwen3-coder-next`. Complex reasoning: `qwen3.6-plus`. Fallbacks: `GLM-5` or `Kimi-K2.5`. If you need automatic model routing, only Volcengine Ark offers it today.

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