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Updated Sep 2026

GPT-6 LunavsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

GPT-6 Luna is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $0.1/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-6 Luna and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecGPT-6 LunaQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$0.1/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$0.5/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window1.1M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 17 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

GPT-6 Luna113 words
Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas A crunchy, savory snack with a cheesy finish Ingredients (7): 1 can chickpeas, drained and dried 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30–35 minutes Instructions: Heat…
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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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-6 Luna330 words
A simple 1-month starter plan Choose three foundations: food, movement, and sleep. Aim for steady habits, not perfection. If you have a health condition, significant pain, or concerns about changing your activity or diet, check with a healthcare professional first.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

GPT-6 Luna2,040 words
This agreement is strongly one-sided. The enforceability of particular terms—especially the non-compete, liability provisions, and arbitration clause—depends on the governing law and the facts. The agreement does not identify a governing law, which is itself a significant gap.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1,548 words
Contract Analysis: Exploitative Clauses & Recommended Modifications Executive Summary This agreement is severely one-sided in favor of the Client. Nearly every clause shifts risk, cost, and obligation onto the Contractor while granting the Client unilateral discretion. Below is a clause-by-clause breakdown.
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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…

GPT-6 Luna1,979 words
The main architectural risk is that the system treats collaborative editing as “write a value, then broadcast it.” That works poorly under concurrency, server failures, reconnects, and scale.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)477 words
Architecture Failure Analysis: Real-Time Collaborative Editor Critical Issues (Data Loss / Correctness) Last-Write-Wins with Client Clocks — Fundamental Data Loss Problem: Client clocks are unreliable. They drift, can be manually set, and differ across timezones.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

GPT-6 Luna405 words
All figures in $m. Assumptions: annual Term Loan amortization is 1% of original principal ($4.8m); cash interest is based on beginning-of-year balances; Mezz PIK compounds annually.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)656 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – LBO Underwriting Memo Entry Summary Item Amount FY2025 EBITDA $120.0m Entry Multiple 12.0x Enterprise Value $1,440.0m Transaction Fees (2.0% of EV) $28.8m Total Uses $1,468.8m Term Loan (4.0x) $480.0m Mezzanine (1.5x) $180.0m Equity Check $808.8m Year-by-Year Operating & Debt Schedule ($m)…
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

GPT-6 Luna1,930 words
I would not wait six months for more data. A potentially fatal signal affecting a drug used by millions requires immediate safety assessment, prompt engagement with regulators, and a plan to inform patients and clinicians.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)2,426 words
The 48-Hour Plan: Disclose, Protect, Lead My Core Decision (Before Hour 1) I am disclosing. Not in six months. Not after "more data." Now. Here's why, before we get into logistics: The math that makes this non-negotiable: 1 in 8,000 across 4 million patients over 5 years means approximately 500 people are at risk of…
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Our Verdict
GPT-6 Luna
GPT-6 Luna
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

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

GPT-6 Luna costs 12x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-6 Luna
Input
$0.10
20× cheaper
Output
$0.50
12× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00

GPT-6 Luna is cheaper on both: 20× input, 12× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

GPT-6 Luna3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·88.4% upOpenAI$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·99.9% upAmazon Bedrock$0.11 in·$0.55 out·1.1M·99.8% up
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·99.9% up

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

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FAQ

Common questions

GPT-6 Luna is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. GPT-6 Luna has a 1.1M token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-6 Luna and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-6 Luna costs $0.1/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. GPT-6 Luna is $1.90/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-6 Luna and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) 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.

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