Qwen-Image

Venice's Depreciation Policy states: "We always provide a recommended replacement, and when needed, offer migration guidance to help the transition."

For Qwen-Image (retiring 05/17/2026), Venice has provided neither. The notice simply states "consider trying one of our newer models", yet no free-tier replacement exists for clean commercial 3D visualization.

Qwen-Image produced smooth, idealized 3D renders perfect for product visualization and commercial concept art. The remaining free-tier models (Lustify, Chroma, Z-Image, SD3.5) produce photorealistic "grit" unsuitable for this use case. The closest alternatives are pay-per-use only.

Users relying on Qwen-Image for legitimate professional workflows have been given ~2 weeks notice with no migration path. This contradicts Venice's documented commitment to proper transitions.

Either delay retirement until a comparable free-tier replacement exists, or provide specific migration guidance beyond "pay for credits."

Retiring a model without a replacement, while your own policy promises one, undermines trust in Venice's platform stability.