Hello everyone, this is Programmer Wanfeng.

Alibaba Cloud has finally entered the AI programming subscription space!

Bailian Coding Plan is officially launched, with the entire Tongyi Qianwen series plus third-party models like MiniMax, GLM, Kimi, all covered with a single subscription.

As a programmer who has been coding for 6 years and tinkered with countless AI tools, today I'll talk about whether this product is worth getting.

1. What is Alibaba Cloud Bailian Coding Plan?

Simply put, it's Alibaba Cloud's version of an "AI programming all-in-one bundle".

Core Selling Points

FeatureDescription
Multi-model supportTongyi Qianwen series + mainstream third-party models
Tool compatibilitySupports over ten tools including Qwen Code, Cursor, OpenClaw, etc.
No Token anxietySubscription system, no need to worry about usage limits
Stable in ChinaAlibaba Cloud infrastructure, fast access speed

Supported Models

Tongyi Qianwen series (Alibaba self-developed):

  • Qwen3.5-Plus - Strong general capabilities
  • Qwen3-Max - Flagship model
  • Qwen3-Coder-Next - Specially optimized for programming
  • Qwen3-Coder-Plus - Code generation expert

Third-party models (continuously expanding):

  • MiniMax M2.5
  • GLM-5 / GLM-4.7
  • Kimi-k2.5
  • More models coming soon...

In one sentence: All mainstream domestic models, covered by one subscription.

2. Why Choose Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan?

1. Tongyi Qianwen's code capabilities are truly strong

Speaking of this, let me share a personal experience.

Last year when I was working on new features for python-office, I tried using Tongyi Qianwen to write Excel processing code. The result surprised me — the generated code was not only correct, but also came with Chinese comments, even more standardized than what I wrote. (laughs)

Tongyi Qianwen indeed has advantages in Chinese programming scenarios:

  • Natural and smooth Chinese comments
  • Accurate understanding of Chinese requirements
  • Code style conforms to domestic habits

2. Complete toolchain

Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan is not tied to a single tool, it supports:

  • Qwen Code - Alibaba's official CLI tool
  • Qoder - Lightweight code assistant
  • OpenClaw - Automated workflow
  • Cursor - Most popular AI IDE
  • Claude Code - Command line programming assistant
  • More IDE plugins...

You can integrate it however you want.

3. Alibaba Cloud's infrastructure

  • Fast access speed in China
  • High service stability
  • Enterprise-level compliance guarantee

For programmers working in China, this point is very important.

3. Who is it suitable for?

1. Domestic developers

No need for VPN, direct access via Alibaba Cloud, fast speed and good stability.

2. Tongyi Qianwen users

If you're already using Tongyi Qianwen, Coding Plan is a more cost-effective upgrade option.

3. Users with multi-model needs

One subscription, freely switch between Tongyi Qianwen + MiniMax + GLM + Kimi.

4. Enterprise/team users

Alibaba Cloud's enterprise services are mature, making team procurement more convenient.

4. How to subscribe?

👉 https://www.aliyun.com/benefit/scene/codingplan?userCode=t6duaoe1

Usage steps

  1. Purchase subscription

    • Visit the link above
    • Choose the appropriate plan

  2. Get API Key

    • Log in to Alibaba Cloud Bailian console
    • Generate API Key on the Coding Plan page

  3. Configure tools

    • Install Qwen Code or other tools
    • Bind API Key with the /auth command
    • Start coding

Free trial

Alibaba Cloud Bailian provides a free trial entry, you can try it first before deciding whether to subscribe.

5. Comparison with other solutions

SolutionModelPriceDomestic access
GitHub CopilotOpenAI Codex$10/monthRequires VPN
Volcano Ark Coding PlanDoubao/GLM/DeepSeek etc.Starting from ¥36/month✅ Direct access
Alibaba Cloud Coding PlanTongyi Qianwen + third-partySubscription system✅ Direct access

Advantages of Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan:

  • Tongyi Qianwen has strong Chinese code capabilities
  • Complete Alibaba Cloud ecosystem
  • Mature enterprise services

6. Final Thoughts

The competition among AI programming tools has shifted from "who has better technology" to "who understands users better".

Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan has a clear approach:

  • Use Tongyi Qianwen to meet Chinese programming needs
  • Access third-party models to provide more choices
  • Rely on Alibaba Cloud to ensure stable service

I'm not gifted, I just caught up with the AI wave.

If you haven't used AI programming tools yet, now is the best time to start.

By the way, on April 12 I will participate in Tencent Cloud Community's "Lobster Open Class" in Zhengzhou, sharing "AI Practice Guide for One-Person Companies" on site, including how to use tools like Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan to build personal workflows.

If you're also using Alibaba Cloud's AI products, welcome to come and communicate on site.

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  • Tongyi Qianwen programming tips
  • API access code examples

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Programmer Wanfeng, focuses on AI programming training, a Python programmer who switched from a law master's degree, author of the open source project python-office.

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