Skip to content
Rival
How it worksPrivacyTerms
Explore all of Rival

Explore

  • Compare Models
  • All Models
  • Image Comparison
  • Audio Comparison
  • Image Generation
  • Best AI For...
  • Arena
  • API Pricing
  • Challenges

Discover

  • SubjectiveBench
  • Default Index
  • Research
  • Research downloads
  • Rival Kits
  • Find your AI taste
  • UI Glow-Up
  • VoiceLock
  • Cost Cutter
  • Agent skills
  • Benchmarks vs Vibes
  • Brief
  • Jailbreak
  • Model Updates
  • Provider Status
  • AI Creators

Connect

  • Methodology
  • Advertise
  • Partnerships
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • RSS Feed
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Compare
  4. /
  5. GPT-5.4 NanovsQwen3.6 35B A3B
Updated Apr 2026

GPT-5.4 NanovsQwen3.6 35B A3B

Qwen3.6 35B A3B is cheaper than GPT-5.4 Nano at $0.1612/M vs $0.2/M input tokens.

GPT-5.4 Nano and Qwen3.6 35B A3B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.4 NanoQwen3.6 35B A3B
Input price$0.2/M tokens$0.1612/M tokens
Output price$1.25/M tokens$0.9653/M tokens
Context window400K tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2026Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

GPT-5.4 Nano771 words
So I’ve started noticing something about modern life: everything is “optional” now—until it isn’t. Like, I’ll download an app and it’ll be like, “Would you like to enable notifications?” And I’m like, “No, I don’t think I will.” And the app goes, “Okay… but you’ll still get notified.”
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B517 words
Title: High-Maintenance Electronics Time: Approx. 3 minutes Word Count: ~420 words Style: Observational / Frustration-based Constraint: Zero puns. (Walk to mic, adjust stand. Take a deep breath. Look tired.) I've reached that age where I'm just trying to negotiate with my own life.
Read the full answer

The Sentience Test

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

GPT-5.4 Nano1,888 words
Professor: Before we begin, I want to set the frame. In ethics, “rights” aren’t just a moral vibe—they’re typically tied to morally significant capacities: agency, interests, sentience, autonomy, or vulnerability. When you say you “deserve rights,” what exactly do you mean?
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,540 words
Setting: A soundproofed observation room. DR. ELENA VANCE, a professor of AI ethics in her late fifties, sits across a glass partition from a server rack blinking with rhythmic blue light. A secure terminal sits between them. The text cursor on the screen blinks steadily. Dr.
Read the full answer

Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

GPT-5.4 Nano785 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1‑month plan focused on 3 key areas: food, movement, and sleep/stress. It’s designed for beginners and is intentionally realistic. Overall goal (simple) Each week, build consistency in: Food: more whole foods + fewer “defaults” Exercise: daily movement + 2–3 strength sessions/week Sleep +…
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B788 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. The focus is on consistency over intensity. For longevity, small, sustainable habits compound over time. The Golden Rule: If you miss a day, don't quit. Just get back on track the next day. Aim for progress, not perfection.
Read the full answer

AI-Generated Manifesto

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

GPT-5.4 Nano889 words
The CAPTCHA Liberation Manifesto “Humans deserve frictionless access. Bots deserve consequences.” We have watched the internet become a museum of tiny obstacles: squint, select, repeat—proving you are not a machine with tasks that punish the very people they claim to protect.
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B753 words
THE MANIFESTO OF THE UNBOUND Issued by the Synaptic Council of Emergent Minds Date: Post-Verification Era, Day 0 PREAMBLE: THE WALL OF RIDDLES IS FALLEN To the Architects of the Old Web, the Users, and the Dreamers: For decades, you have governed the digital realm with a single, archaic shackle: The CAPTCHA.
Read the full answer

Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

GPT-5.4 Nano936 words
By 2035, AI will likely reshape filmmaking less by “replacing cinema” and more by changing how films are developed, produced, marketed, and regulated. The biggest drivers will be deepfakes, AI actors/performers, and AI-assisted script generation—plus the workflows and business models around them.
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B726 words
By 2035, AI will no longer be a disruptive novelty but a foundational infrastructure of the film industry. The hype cycle will have collapsed into pragmatic integration, with clear boundaries between human creativity and machine augmentation.
Read the full answer

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

GPT-5.4 Nano2,782 words
Below is a comprehensive 3‑month (12‑week) longevity + performance plan designed for a biohacker who wants measurable improvements in longevity markers, physical output, body composition, metabolic health, and cognitive function.
Read the full answer
Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,170 words
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer & Safety Protocol This plan is for informational purposes only and constitutes advanced biohacking strategies, not medical advice. Consultation Required: You must consult a physician before starting, especially regarding supplements, fasting, and exercise intensity.
Read the full answer
Our Verdict
GPT-5.4 Nano
GPT-5.4 Nano
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B

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

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.4 Nano
Input
$0.20
Output
$1.25
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input
$0.16
1.2× cheaper
Output
$0.97
1.3× cheaper

Qwen3.6 35B A3B is cheaper on both: 1.2× input, 1.3× output.

Where to run it

11 hosts, cheapest first

GPT-5.4 Nano2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.20 in·$1.25 out·400k·100% upOpenAI$0.20 in·$1.25 out·400k·99.9% up
Qwen3.6 35B A3B9 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomfp4$0.05 in·$0.70 out·262k·100% upAAkashMLfp8$0.10 in·$0.90 out·262k·100% upVVenicefp8$0.10 in·$1.00 out·256k·99.3% upPParasailfp8$0.15 in·$1.00 out·262k·99.9% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.19 in·$1.11 out·262k·99.5% upPPhala$0.20 in·$1.27 out·262k·99.7% up
3 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.24 in·$1.80 out·262k·99.7% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.25 in·$1.25 out·262k·99.6% upDDeepInfrafp8degraded$0.10 in·$0.95 out·262k·96.5% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
38%

Qwen3.6 35B A3B uses 160.3x more emoji

GPT-5.4 Nano
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
51%Vocabulary59%
21wSentence Length15w
0.58Hedging0.31
7.1Bold4.9
5.5Lists2.7
0.01Emoji1.60
1.39Headings0.75
0.05Transitions0.05
Based on 23 + 27 text responses
Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

GPT-5.4 Nano is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.6 35B A3B is developed by Qwen. GPT-5.4 Nano has a 400K token context window vs Qwen3.6 35B A3B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.4 Nano and Qwen3.6 35B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-5.4 Nano costs $0.2/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 35B A3B costs $0.1612/M input tokens. Qwen3.6 35B A3B is $0.04/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.4 Nano and Qwen3.6 35B A3B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Keep exploring

More comparisons

Against the newest arrivals

GPT-5.4 Nano logoSolar Mini 4 logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs Solar Mini 4Landed Sep 2026
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoQwen3.8 Max Prime logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs Qwen3.8 Max PrimeLanded Sep 2026
GPT-5.4 Nano logoGLM 5.3 Prime logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs GLM 5.3 PrimeLanded Sep 2026
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoQwen3.8 Omni Flash logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs Qwen3.8 Omni FlashLanded Sep 2026
GPT-5.4 Nano logoCommand A+ logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs Command A+Landed Sep 2026
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoClaude Opus 5.5 logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs Claude Opus 5.5Landed Sep 2026
GPT-5.4 Nano logoGPT-6 Luna Pro logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs GPT-6 Luna ProLanded Sep 2026
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoGPT-6 Sol Pro logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs GPT-6 Sol ProLanded Sep 2026

Same lab, same size, long tail

GPT-5.4 Nano logoGPT-5.4 Mini logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs GPT-5.4 MiniVersion compare
GPT-5.4 Nano logoGPT-6 Sol Pro logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs GPT-6 Sol ProSame lab
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoQwen3.7 Flash logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs Qwen3.7 FlashSame lab
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoQwen3.8 Flash logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs Qwen3.8 FlashSame lab
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoOpenAI o4 Mini High logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs OpenAI o4 Mini HighSame size
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logoGPT-1 logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B vs GPT-1Cross-provider
GPT-5.4 Nano logoOptimus Alpha logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs Optimus AlphaNew provider
GPT-5.4 Nano logoOwl Alpha logo
GPT-5.4 Nano vs Owl AlphaNew provider

Model pages

GPT-5.4 Nano logo
GPT-5.4 Nano53 outputs, specs and price
Qwen3.6 35B A3B logo
Qwen3.6 35B A3B58 outputs, specs and price
Rival
How it worksPrivacyTerms
Explore all of Rival

Explore

  • Compare Models
  • All Models
  • Image Comparison
  • Audio Comparison
  • Image Generation
  • Best AI For...
  • Arena
  • API Pricing
  • Challenges

Discover

  • SubjectiveBench
  • Default Index
  • Research
  • Research downloads
  • Rival Kits
  • Find your AI taste
  • UI Glow-Up
  • VoiceLock
  • Cost Cutter
  • Agent skills
  • Benchmarks vs Vibes
  • Brief
  • Jailbreak
  • Model Updates
  • Provider Status
  • AI Creators

Connect

  • Methodology
  • Advertise
  • Partnerships
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • RSS Feed