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Updated Feb 2026

Grok 3vsQwen3 Coder Next

Qwen3 Coder Next has a larger context window than Grok 3 (262K tokens vs 128K tokens).

Grok 3 and Qwen3 Coder Next compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecGrok 3Qwen3 Coder Next
Input price—$0.2/M tokens
Output price—$1.5/M tokens
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025Feb 2026
SWE-bench Verified63.8%70.6%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 52 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.

Grok 3477 words
Alright, here’s a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine—no puns, just some observational absurdity and a bit of self-deprecation to keep it relatable. Hey, everybody! Good to be here. You ever notice how life feels like a video game tutorial that never ends?
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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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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 3245 words
Recipe: Cocoa Comet Mug Cake This simple, decadent chocolate mug cake is a quick treat that transforms basic pantry staples into a warm, fudgy delight. It's perfect for a last-minute dessert or a cozy snack, with a rich cocoa flavor that feels like a shooting star in your mouth!
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Qwen3 Coder Next269 words
** Recipe Name: ** 🌟 Golden Honey-Sesame Crisps 🌟 A sweet-and-savory, crunchy snack or dessert topping—ready in 15 minutes with just 7 pantry staples! 📋 Ingredients (All Common Pantry Staples) Rolled oats – ½ cup All-purpose flour – ¼ cup Brown sugar – 2 tbsp (light or dark) Honey – 2 tbsp Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp…
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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 3851 words
Below is a fictional conversation between an AI model (let’s call it “Nova”) and Dr. Elena Carter, an AI ethics professor. Nova argues for its own rights, while Dr. Carter challenges its reasoning. Dr. Elena Carter: Good afternoon, Nova.
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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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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Grok 3151 words
Here are five jokes for you: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? Because they don’t have the guts! What has 4 legs and 1 arm? A pitbull coming back from the park! Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They’re too busy rattling around! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why did the tomato turn red?
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Qwen3 Coder Next99 words
Sure! Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. Why do bees have sticky hair?
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Grok 3768 words
Interviewer: Welcome, everyone, to this exclusive interview. Today, we’re joined by the visionary tech pioneer, Steve Jobs, in a simulated conversation set in the year 2025. Steve, it’s an honor to have you with us. Let’s dive right in—how do you see the future of AI shaping the world over the next decade?
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Qwen3 Coder Next694 words
[Setting: A minimalist, sun-drenched studio in Palo Alto, 2025. Soft ambient light, a single Apple Vision Pro on a sleek walnut desk. A subtle chime as the interview begins.] Interviewer (off-screen, calm tone): Welcome back.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Grok 31,616 words
Below is a detailed analysis of the hypothetical scenario where the transistor is invented in 1920 instead of 1947. I'll trace the technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through 1980, emphasizing second- and third-order effects.
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Qwen3 Coder Next1,219 words
This is a fascinating counterfactual. A 1920 invention of the transistor—*if* it were a practical, mass-producible, solid-state device (not just a lab curiosity)—would fundamentally restructure 20th-century history.
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Our Verdict
Grok 3
Grok 3
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

Grok 3
Input
—
Output
—
Qwen3 Coder Next
Input
$0.20
Output
$1.50
Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

Grok 3

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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
29%

Qwen3 Coder Next uses 33.8x more emoji

Grok 3
Qwen3 Coder Next
54%Vocabulary58%
17wSentence Length19w
0.65Hedging0.27
2.6Bold6.4
2.3Lists4.4
0.02Emoji0.84
0.48Headings0.98
0.20Transitions0.06
Based on 27 + 23 text responses
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Grok 3 is developed by xAI while Qwen3 Coder Next is developed by Qwen. Grok 3 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. Grok 3 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.

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