Grok 4.1 FastvsQwen3.6 Flash
Qwen3.6 Flash is the newer model, released after Grok 4.1 Fast.
| Spec | Grok 4.1 Fast | Qwen3.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $0.25/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $1.5/M tokens |
| Context window | — | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Apr 2026 |
Our Verdict
Grok 4.1 Fast
Qwen3.6 FlashRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Grok 4.1 Fast has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
Grok 4.1 Fast
Input
—
Output
—
Qwen3.6 Flash
Input
$0.25
Output
$1.50
Where to run it
1 host
Grok 4.1 Fast
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Qwen3.6 Flash1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 8 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
68%
Grok 4.1 Fast uses 2.8x more transitions
Grok 4.1 Fast
Qwen3.6 Flash
69%Vocabulary57%
15wSentence Length23w
0.20Hedging0.31
4.3Bold4.6
3.6Lists2.9
0.97Emoji1.37
0.90Headings0.68
0.12Transitions0.04
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