To help developers and knowledge workers get more from every Credit, Qoder offers time-based Credits multiplier discounts on selected premium models and the Ultimate tier. During Off-Peak hours (14:00–00:00 UTC daily), Qwen3.8-Max and Qwen3.8-Flash are 60% off, and Ultimate is 80% off. Pro Trial and paid users are automatically eligible. No signup required.
The canonical Off-Peak window is 14:00–00:00 UTC daily. Regular hours are 00:00–14:00 UTC daily.
Q: When does this activity end?
See the Discount period table above for each program. Phase 2 of the Ultimate tier Off-Peak discount ends at 00:00 UTC on November 30, 2026. The final discount window runs from 14:00 UTC on November 29 to 00:00 UTC on November 30. The Qwen3.8-Max and Qwen3.8-Flash Off-Peak discounts have no announced end dates. We will notify you in advance through the Qoder website, email, X, and other official channels. Phase 1 of the Ultimate tier Off-Peak discount ended on October 31, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The Qwen3.7-Plus Off-Peak 60% off ended on October 22, 2026, at 22:00 SGT. The Qwen3.7-Max Off-Peak 80% off ended on September 30, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. The Qwen3.7-Max Regular-hours 50% off ended on August 3, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The GLM-5.2 Off-Peak discount ended on August 26, 2026, at 16:00 UTC.
Q: Did the Qwen3.8-Max Off-Peak discount change?
Yes. Starting September 4, 2026, 14:00 UTC, the Qwen3.8-Max Off-Peak discount changes from 50% off (0.25x) to 60% off (0.2x). Regular hours stay at the standard multiplier.
Q: How is Qwen3.8-Flash billed after the free promotion ends?
Free access to Qwen3.8-Flash ends at 16:00 UTC on November 6, 2026 (00:00 SGT on November 7). From then on, the model is billed at 0.04x (60% off) during Off-Peak hours (14:00–00:00 UTC) and at the standard 0.1x multiplier during Regular hours (00:00–14:00 UTC). See Qwen3.8-Flash: Free for a Limited Time.
Q: Has the Qwen3.7-Max Off-Peak discount ended? How is it priced now?
Yes. The Qwen3.7-Max Off-Peak 80% off (0.1x) ended on September 30, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. After that, Qwen3.7-Max is billed at its standard 0.5x multiplier around the clock.
Q: Has the Qwen3.7-Plus Off-Peak discount ended? How is it priced now?
Yes. The Qwen3.7-Plus Off-Peak 60% off (0.04x) ended on October 22, 2026, at 22:00 SGT. After that, Qwen3.7-Plus is billed at its standard 0.1x multiplier around the clock.
Q: Which models and tiers are eligible for discounts?
Qwen3.8-Max and Qwen3.8-Flash are discounted during Off-Peak hours (14:00–00:00 UTC). Ultimate is discounted during Off-Peak hours within its promotion period. Qwen3.7-Plus and Qwen3.7-Max are no longer eligible. Other models and tiers are not part of this activity.
Q: What is the status of the Ultimate tier Off-Peak discount?
Phase 1 ran from 14:00 UTC on October 14, 2026 to 00:00 UTC on October 31, 2026. Between then and 16:00 UTC on November 6, Ultimate is billed at its standard 2x multiplier around the clock. Phase 2 runs from 16:00 UTC on November 6 to 00:00 UTC on November 30, 2026. During Phase 2, Ultimate is billed at 0.4x (80% off) during Off-Peak hours (14:00–00:00 UTC) and at 2x during Regular hours. After Phase 2 ends, the standard 2x multiplier applies around the clock.
Q: Are other tiers discounted too?
The tier discount applies to Ultimate only. Auto, Fast (formerly Performance), and Efficient are billed at their published multipliers. When you select a specific model, Qwen3.8-Max and Qwen3.8-Flash qualify for the Off-Peak discounts listed above. Other models are billed at their standard multipliers.
Q: Do Service Accounts use the same Off-Peak hours?
No. Service Account Off-Peak hours are 17:00–23:00 UTC daily. All other products use 14:00–00:00 UTC. Covered models and discount multipliers are the same.
Q: How is GLM-5.2 priced after its discount ends?
After the Off-Peak discount ends, GLM-5.2 is billed at its standard 0.6x multiplier around the clock.
Q: Can I still get the discount after my Credits are exhausted?
No. You will need to upgrade your plan, purchase an add-on pack, or wait for the next billing cycle.
Q: Is model quality affected during discount windows?
No. Same model, same reasoning, same context length (user configurable). The discount affects Credits pricing only.
Q: Do Credits consumed during discount windows count toward my monthly allowance?
Yes. The discount reduces the Credits multiplier; it does not grant bonus Credits. Usage still counts toward your plan allowance.
Q: Can Community (free) plan users participate?
New users receive a 14-day Pro Trial with 300 Credits upon first login to Qoder. Pro Trial users are automatically eligible and get discounted rates when using covered models during the applicable windows. Community users who are not on Pro Trial, or who have exhausted their Credits, are not eligible.
Q: If I subscribe or upgrade now, can I get the discount?
Yes. Any subscription or upgrade during the activity period automatically qualifies. Use a covered model during the applicable window to get the discount.
Rates at a glance
| Model / tier | Standard | Regular hours (00:00–14:00 UTC) | Off-Peak hours (14:00–00:00 UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3.8-Max | 0.5x | No discount | 0.2x (60% off) |
| Qwen3.8-Flash | 0.1x | No discount | 0.04x (60% off) |
| Ultimate tier | 2x | No discount | 0.4x (80% off) |
The canonical windows are defined in UTC. Weekends and public holidays are included. Other models and tiers are billed at standard rates. Discounts affect Credits pricing only; model quality is unaffected. Service Account Off-Peak hours are 17:00–23:00 UTC daily, at the same multipliers as the table above. All other products remain 14:00–00:00 UTC.
Discount period
| Discount program | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Off-Peak 80% off (Phase 2) | November 6, 2026, 16:00 UTC | November 30, 2026, 00:00 UTC |
| Qwen3.8-Flash Off-Peak 60% off | November 6, 2026, 16:00 UTC | Not yet announced; advance notice given |
| Qwen3.8-Max Off-Peak 60% off | September 4, 2026, 14:00 UTC | Not yet announced; advance notice given |
| Ultimate Off-Peak 80% off (Phase 1) | October 14, 2026, 14:00 UTC | October 31, 2026, 00:00 UTC |
| Qwen3.7-Plus Off-Peak 60% off | June 23, 2026 | October 22, 2026, 22:00 SGT |
| Qwen3.7-Max Off-Peak 80% off | June 23, 2026 | September 30, 2026, 14:00 UTC |
| Qwen3.8-Max Off-Peak 50% off | August 3, 2026 | September 4, 2026, 14:00 UTC |
| Qwen3.8-Max-Preview Off-Peak discount | July 19, 2026 | August 3, 2026, 00:00 UTC |
| GLM-5.2 Off-Peak discount | July 14, 2026, 14:00 UTC | August 26, 2026, 16:00 UTC |
| Qwen3.7-Max Regular-hours 50% off | June 25, 2026 | August 3, 2026, 00:00 UTC |
Eligibility
- Users covered: Pro Trial / Lite / Pro / Pro+ / Ultra / Teams / Enterprise / Service Account
- Products covered: Qoder / Qoder IDE / Qoder JetBrains plugin / Qoder CLI / QoderWake / Qoder Cloud Agents / Qoder Mobile/Web App
- Activation: Automatic. Update to the latest version. No code, opt-in, or signup required.
How to use
- Update Qoder to the latest version.
- In the model selector, choose Qwen3.8-Max, Qwen3.8-Flash, or Ultimate.
- Make requests during the applicable window. The discount applies automatically.
Local hours
The canonical Off-Peak window is 14:00–00:00 UTC daily. Regular hours are 00:00–14:00 UTC daily.
Times below reflect 2026 northern-hemisphere summer (DST). During winter, some regions shift by 1 hour. The UTC window is always exact.
| Your timezone | Off-Peak hours (local) | Regular hours (local) | Off-Peak coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| US West PDT (UTC-7) | 07:00–17:00 | 17:00–07:00 | Your workday |
| US East EDT (UTC-4) | 10:00–20:00 | 20:00–10:00 | Workday into evening |
| UK BST (UTC+1) | 15:00–01:00 (+1) | 01:00–15:00 | Afternoon to after midnight |
| EU Central CEST (UTC+2) | 16:00–02:00 (+1) | 02:00–16:00 | Afternoon to late night |
| India IST (UTC+5:30) | 19:30–05:30 (+1) | 05:30–19:30 | Evening to early morning |
| Singapore / HK / Beijing (UTC+8) | 22:00–08:00 | 08:00–22:00 | Evening to morning |
| Japan / Korea JST (UTC+9) | 23:00–09:00 | 09:00–23:00 | Night to morning |
| Australia East AEST (UTC+10) | 00:00–10:00 | 10:00–00:00 | After midnight to morning |
Terms
- Non-transferable: This discount is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Credits count toward allowance: Credits consumed during discount windows count toward your monthly plan allowance. They are not bonus Credits.
- Cancellation/forfeiture: If you violate any obligation, term, condition, policy, law, or rule related to your account or any Qoder service or product, Qoder reserves the right to immediately cancel, forfeit, and/or recover all benefits granted.
- Changes: Qoder reserves the right to terminate or modify this activity or change its terms, discount structure, or eligibility criteria at any time. Any changes will be communicated by updating this document or through other means.