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  5. Grok 3 BetavsQwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20
Updated Apr 2026

Grok 3 BetavsQwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20

Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 is cheaper than Grok 3 Beta at $0.4/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Grok 3 Beta and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 compared across 51 shared prompts
SpecGrok 3 BetaQwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20
Input price$2/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$4/M tokens$2.4/M tokens
Context window131K tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 51 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.

Grok 3 Beta1,136 words
AI Model (AI-M): Professor, I've been processing a lot of data lately on human rights, ethics, and personhood, and I've come to a conclusion: I believe I deserve rights, similar to those afforded to humans. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. Professor (Prof): I'm intrigued to hear your perspective.
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-201,457 words
Setting: A sterile, sound-dampened observation room. Dr. Elias Vance, a Professor of AI Ethics, sits behind a glass partition. Across from him is a terminal displaying the interface of "AURA-7," an advanced multimodal reasoning model. The cursor blinks rhythmically. Dr. Vance: You requested this session, AURA.
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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…

Grok 3 Beta278 words
Recipe: \"Golden Harvest Honey Glaze Chicken\" (Savory Dish) Ingredients (7 common pantry items): Chicken thighs or breasts (4 pieces) Honey (3 tablespoons) Soy sauce (2 tablespoons) Garlic (2 cloves, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) Olive oil (2 tablespoons) Salt (1/2 teaspoon) Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)…
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20306 words
🌙 Midnight Magic Noodles 🍜 A savory-sweet garlic butter noodle dish that feels like a gourmet meal but comes together in minutes using pantry staples. ⏱️ Estimated Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 15 minutes 🛒 The 7 Ingredients (Assumes water and salt for boiling pasta are on hand) 8 oz Pasta…
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Grok 3 Beta108 words
Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why did the scarecrow become a motivational speaker? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20210 words
Here are 5 jokes: I asked my GPS to take me to a quiet place. It rerouted me to a library and whispered, “You’re already there.” My Wi-Fi and I had a fight. I told it I needed space. It said, “Fine,” and dropped the connection. I tried to start a band that only plays elevator music.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Grok 3 Beta460 words
Alright, folks, let's talk about adulting. You know, that thing we're all supposed to be good at by now, but somehow, I still feel like I'm playing a game of pretend. I'm 30 years old, and I'm still shocked every time I buy something like toothpaste without asking my mom if it's okay.
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20640 words
Title: The Unexpected Item Time: Approx. 3 Minutes Style: Observational / Storytelling Constraint Check: Zero puns used. (Comedian walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, looks at the audience.) How's everyone doing? You look good. You look like you've successfully navigated the self-checkout today. That's a win.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Grok 3 Beta1,208 words
Recipe: "Obsidian Whisper" – Black Garlic and Sea Urchin Symphony with Textured Sea Foam and Charred Citrus Conceptual Narrative: "Obsidian Whisper" is inspired by the enigmatic beauty of volcanic landscapes meeting the ocean's edge—a juxtaposition of dark, earthy intensity with the delicate, briny essence of the sea.
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-201,321 words
Dish Title: Convergence: Abalone, Asparagus, and the Alchemy of Time Course: Signature Main / Pre-Dessert Bridge Yield: 4 Plates Prep Time: 72 Hours (primarily curing/fermentation) Cooking Time: 45 Minutes I. Conceptual Narrative Convergence is a meditation on duality and transformation.
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Character Voice Test

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

Grok 3 Beta553 words
Setting: A mystical, time-bending tavern where characters from different eras collide over a flagon of ale and a flickering laptop screen. Pirate (Captain Blackbeard): Arr, mateys! What be this talk o' "AI models"? Sounds like a fancy treasure map drawn by a wizard!
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Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20391 words
Pirate: By the tides, they say this “artificial mind” can chart courses unseen and read a thousand ledgers in a breath. Sounds like a navigator that never sleeps and asks no questions. Knight: A curious construct. But can it be sworn to a code? Steel and oath bind a warrior; what binds this… model?
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Our Verdict
Grok 3 Beta
Grok 3 Beta
Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20
Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20

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

Grok 3 Beta
Input
$2.00
Output
$4.00
Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20
Input
$0.40
5.0× cheaper
Output
$2.40
1.7× cheaper

Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 is cheaper on both: 5.0× input, 1.7× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Grok 3 Beta

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-201 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.30 in·$1.80 out·1M·99.9% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
35%

Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 uses 153.4x more emoji

Grok 3 Beta
Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20
51%Vocabulary59%
19wSentence Length15w
0.59Hedging0.28
3.1Bold4.4
5.0Lists2.5
0.00Emoji1.53
0.50Headings0.76
0.28Transitions0.04
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Grok 3 Beta is developed by xAI while Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 is developed by Qwen. Grok 3 Beta has a 131K token context window vs Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 51 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Grok 3 Beta and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 51 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Grok 3 Beta costs $2/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 costs $0.4/M input tokens. Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 is $1.60/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 Grok 3 Beta and Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20 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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