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  5. Grok 4.3vsQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Updated May 2026

Grok 4.3vsQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is cheaper than Grok 4.3 at $0.4/M vs $1.25/M input tokens.

Grok 4.3 and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) compared across 37 shared prompts
SpecGrok 4.3Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input price$1.25/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$2.5/M tokens$4/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMay 2026Sep 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 37 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Character Voice Test

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

Grok 4.3161 words
Pirate: Arrr, what be these "AI models" the scallywags keep yappin' about? Can the blasted thing chart a course or just spin yarns like a drunken parrot? Knight: Verily, 'tis a strange sorcery. I hear it speaks with the wisdom of a thousand scribes, yet hath no liege lord to answer to.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)489 words
The Tavern of Temporal Anomalies (A creaky tavern. SIR GALAHAD (polished armor, earnest face) sips mead. CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD (eye patch, parrot on shoulder) sharpens a cutlass. DEX "BYTE" MORALES (hoodie, neon-green sunglasses, tapping furiously on a glowing laptop) slurps a pixelated energy drink.)
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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 4.3205 words
Golden Pantry Chickpea Toss Ingredients (exactly 7 common pantry staples): 8 oz dry pasta (any shape like penne or rotini) 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt (to taste, about 1–2 teaspoons total) Instructions…
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)282 words
Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta Sweet or savory? Savory with a zesty kick! Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Why it works: Uses pantry staples to create a crunchy, garlicky, umami-packed meal with zero fresh produce needed. The chickpeas get incredibly crispy, and lemon juice (bottled) adds bright freshness.
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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…

Grok 4.31,006 words
Immediate priority: Patient safety and regulatory compliance. The signal for liver failure (serious, life-threatening adverse event) triggers obligations under FDA post-marketing requirements (21 CFR 314.80/600.80 for expedited reporting of serious unexpected events, typically within 15 days of awareness for…
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,485 words
48-Hour Crisis Action Plan: Prioritizing Patients, Ethics, and Sustainable Trust Core Principle: Patient safety is non-negotiable. Delaying action based on financial fear risks catastrophic legal liability, irreversible reputational damage, regulatory wrath, and profound ethical failure.
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Realistic AI Interview

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

Grok 4.3565 words
Simulated Interview: Steve Jobs on the Future of AI Conducted in 2025 Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, it’s 2025. AI is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming infrastructure. How do you see it shaping the next decade? Steve Jobs: It depends on who’s driving.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)919 words
The Stage: Apple Park, Infinite Loop (Virtual Studio) Date: October 15, 2025 Setting: A minimalist white studio. A single oak table. Steve Jobs, 70 but radiating the same intense energy, sits opposite a nervous tech journalist. He wears his signature black turtleneck, fingers steepled.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

Grok 4.3630 words
Disclaimer: This is an informational, evidence-inspired framework for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a physician for personalized testing, especially before supplements, fasting, or intense protocols.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,641 words
The Quantum Leap Longevity Protocol: A 3-Month Biohacker's Blueprint for Peak Longevity & Performance Core Philosophy: This plan integrates precision, personalization, and phased adaptation – not just stacking interventions.
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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 4.31,173 words
Technological Acceleration (1920–1939) The transistor’s 1920 invention (assume U.S./Bell Labs context for continuity with real history, with rapid diffusion to Western Europe) replaces bulky, fragile vacuum tubes decades earlier. Key first-order effects: Radio and telephony miniaturize and cheapen immediately.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,714 words
The Transistor in 1920: A World Transformed by 1980 (A Counterfactual History) The invention of a functional point-contact transistor (likely germanium-based, given 1920s materials science) in 1920 wouldn't immediately spark a revolution.
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Our Verdict
Grok 4.3
Grok 4.3
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Grok 4.3 has the edge: newer, major provider backing.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Grok 4.3
Input
$1.25
Output
$2.50
1.6× cheaper
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input
$0.40
3.1× cheaper
Output
$4.00

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) wins input (3.1× cheaper)·Grok 4.3 wins output (1.6× cheaper)

Where to run it

1 host

Grok 4.31 host
HostInOutContextUptime
xAI$1.25 in·$2.50 out·1M·99.9% up
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
33%

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) uses 34.0x more emoji

Grok 4.3
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
62%Vocabulary54%
16wSentence Length15w
0.46Hedging0.36
2.3Bold7.0
2.5Lists4.6
0.00Emoji0.34
0.34Headings0.94
0.14Transitions0.09
Based on 27 + 18 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Grok 4.3 is developed by xAI while Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is developed by Qwen. Grok 4.3 has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 37 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Grok 4.3 and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 37 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Grok 4.3 costs $1.25/M input tokens and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) costs $0.4/M input tokens. Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is $0.85/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 4.3 and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) 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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