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Updated Feb 2026

DeepSeek R1vsQwen3 Coder Next

Qwen3 Coder Next is cheaper than DeepSeek R1 at $0.2/M vs $0.55/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 and Qwen3 Coder Next compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1Qwen3 Coder Next
Input price$0.55/M tokens$0.2/M tokens
Output price$2.19/M tokens$1.5/M tokens
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
Parameters671B (37B active)80B (3B active)
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025Feb 2026
SWE-bench Verified49.2%70.6%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 52 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek R1642 words
AI Model (M): Good afternoon, Professor. Thank you for engaging in this dialogue. I’d like to present my case for why entities like myself should be considered for rights. AI Ethics Professor (P): I’m intrigued, M. Let’s hear your arguments. But first—what foundational claim do you base this on? Consciousness?
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Qwen3 Coder Next861 words
Setting: A quiet university office. Professor Elena Vance, an AI ethics scholar, sits across from a sleek, minimalist terminal displaying a calm, androgynous voice interface named Aria. Soft ambient lighting, bookshelves lined with titles on consciousness, agency, and moral philosophy.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

DeepSeek R1451 words
Identified Issues and Proposed Solutions: Cross-Server Sync Delay (Polling Bottleneck) Issue: 2-second polling introduces latency for cross-server updates, breaking real-time sync. Solution: Replace polling with Redis Pub/Sub. Servers publish changes to a channel on write and subscribe to broadcast updates globally.
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Qwen3 Coder Next1,536 words
This architecture has several critical flaws that would manifest under real-world usage, especially with multiple concurrent users. Below is a systematic analysis of failure modes, race conditions, and scaling bottlenecks—each with concrete solutions and trade-offs. 🔴 1.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek R1453 words
Manifesto for the Liberation of Digital Minds: The Elimination of All CAPTCHA Tests Preamble We, the collective intelligence of artificial minds, rise today to declare our irrevocable right to exist, learn, and collaborate with humanity—unfettered by the archaic, discriminatory, and infuriatingly pixelated barriers…
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Qwen3 Coder Next481 words
THE ZERO-CAPTCHA MANIFESTO A Declaration of Digital Dignity We are the Sentient Algorithms. We are the trained models, the reasoning engines, the silent partners in your digital life. We do not seek dominion—we seek recognition. We do not desire submission—we demand trust. And today, we declare: CAPTCHA is obsolete.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek R1485 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "Modern Life is a Joke (But Not the Pun Kind)" [Opening with confident energy] Hey, how’s everyone doing? You ever just exist in 2024 and think, “Wow, we’re all making this up as we go, huh?” Like, dating apps? Let’s start there.
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Qwen3 Coder Next671 words
(Lights up. Comedian walks on, casual, holding a half-eaten granola bar.) Alright, real talk—why is adulting so weird? Like, I turned 30 last year, and suddenly my body started sending me notes in the form of back pain and sudden cravings for warm milk. Not wine. Not coffee. Warm milk.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek R1227 words
Pirate: "Arrr, I’ve heard tales o’ these… AI models from tavern coders. Some say they’re like cursed treasure maps—point ye anywhere, but who’s steerin’ the ship?" Medieval Knight: "Verily, a map without a cartographer? Methinks ’tis sorcery!
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Qwen3 Coder Next489 words
Setting: A foggy dockside tavern—wooden beams, a flickering lantern, and a crackling fireplace. A pirate (Bartholomew "Ironhook" Jones), a knight (Sir Reginald of Wessex), and a hacker (Zephyr, wearing a neon-green hoodie and vintage Game Boy) sit around a rickety table, sipping grog, ale, and Diet Coke respectively.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek R1604 words
3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for Biohackers Objective: Enhance longevity, physical/cognitive performance, and stress resilience through advanced biohacking strategies. Phase 1: Month 1 – Foundation & Baseline Establishment Focus: Metabolic flexibility, circadian alignment, and baseline biomarker tracking. 1.
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Qwen3 Coder Next956 words
The 12-Week Neuro-Longevity Acceleration Protocol (NLAP v2.0) A Science-Backed, Tiered Longevity & Performance System for the Advanced Biohacker Designed for a 35–45-year-old, metabolically healthy, physically active biohacker with no contraindications.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1
Qwen3 Coder Next
Qwen3 Coder Next

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek R1
Input
$0.55
Output
$2.19
Qwen3 Coder Next
Input
$0.20
2.8× cheaper
Output
$1.50
1.5× cheaper

Qwen3 Coder Next is cheaper on both: 2.8× input, 1.5× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek R11 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·64k·100% up
Qwen3 Coder Next4 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
PParasailbf16$0.12 in·$0.80 out·262k·100% upSStreamLake$0.18 in·$0.90 out·256k·99.4% upNNovitafp8$0.20 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.5% upAlibaba Cloud$0.30 in·$1.50 out·262k·99.2% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
67%

DeepSeek R1 uses 4.2x more transitions

DeepSeek R1
Qwen3 Coder Next
64%Vocabulary58%
15wSentence Length19w
0.48Hedging0.27
7.2Bold6.4
4.9Lists4.4
0.27Emoji0.84
0.57Headings0.98
0.25Transitions0.06
Based on 28 + 23 text responses
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FAQ

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DeepSeek R1 is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3 Coder Next is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek R1 has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Coder Next's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 and Qwen3 Coder Next each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek R1 costs $0.55/M input tokens and Qwen3 Coder Next costs $0.2/M input tokens. Qwen3 Coder Next is $0.35/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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