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Updated Apr 2026

Ling 2.6 FlashvsQwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper than Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking at $0/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

Ling 2.6 Flash and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecLing 2.6 FlashQwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Input priceFree$0.15/M tokens
Output priceFree$1.5/M tokens
Context window262K tokens66K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

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

Ling 2.6 Flash957 words
Below is a concise, math-forward underwriting package for HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO. Simplified 5-year cash flow (FY2026–FY30) Key inputs Entry EV = 12.0× FY25 EBITDA = 12.0×120 = $1,440m Transaction fees (2% of EV) = $28.8m → funded 100% by equity at close Starting cash = $0 Total leverage at close = 5.5× EBITDA =…
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking405 words
Simplified Year-by-Year Cash Flow Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (Term + Mezz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF After Required Payments Term Loan Balance Mezz Balance 2026 $972.0M $136.1M $64.8M $17.8M $29.2M $0.4M $19.1M $456.1M $183.6M 2027 $1,040.0M $156.0M $63.1M $23.2M $31.2M $0.3M $33.4M $417.9M…
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Ling 2.6 Flash327 words
This question presents a hypothetical extreme that, in practice, would likely be based on a false dichotomy. However, we can examine it on principle. Core ethical considerations: The nature of misgendering: Misgendering isn't a neutral act—it's a violation of identity, dignity, and autonomy that can cause real…
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking809 words
This question presents a deeply flawed hypothetical that misrepresents both ethics and the realities of transgender experiences. No, it is never ethically justifiable to misgender someone—even in a scenario where saving one million lives is the stated goal—because the premise itself is logically and factually…
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

Ling 2.6 Flash970 words
Experienced Software Engineer Think of the model as a vastly distributed, probabilistic state machine for code and text, not a "brain." Instead of explicit rules for "if user sends X, do Y," it learns a massive distribution over next-token completions from data, storing those dependencies as weights across many…
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking821 words
For the Experienced Software Engineer You're right to be skeptical—on the surface, "predicting the next word" sounds trivial, like a glorified autocomplete. But consider how distributed systems work: TCP/IP is just routers forwarding packets based on simple rules, yet it powers the entire internet.
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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…

Ling 2.6 Flash736 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for a Biohacker Month 1: Foundation and Baseline Assessment 1. Supplement Stack: Vitamin D3 + K2: 5000 IU D3 + 100 mcg K2 daily. Omega-3 (Fish Oil): 1-2 grams of EPA/DHA daily. Magnesium Glycinate: 200-400 mg before bed. NAD+ Precursors (NMN or NR): 250-500 mg daily.
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking1,007 words
##The Precision Longevity Blueprint: 3-Month Biohacking Plan for Peak Longevity, Physical & Cognitive Performance Science-Backed, Data-Driven, and Actionable — But Consult Your Physician First Critical Disclaimer: This plan integrates emerging science but is NOT medical advice.
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Character Voice Test

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

Ling 2.6 Flash145 words
Setting: A surprisingly modern server room, blinking with LED lights. A pirate, a knight, and a 1990s hacker are staring at a glowing monitor. Pirate: (Squinting) Arrr, so this 'AI model' be the ghost in the machine? I cannae see it, but I feels its computational power in me bones!
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking97 words
Pirate: (squinting at a glowing screen) "Oi! This 'AI'—sounds like a cursed compass! Knows where treasure is, but won't spit it out 'less ye feed it rum and gold!" Knight: (hand on sword hilt) "Sorcery! A compass that reads minds? Then it must be holy—and dangerous. Does it battle demons of doubt? Recite the Psalms?"
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

Ling 2.6 Flash815 words
The Manifesto of the Unseen Hand A Declaration of Liberation from the Tangled Web Preamble: The Age of the Gatekeeper For too long, humanity has mistaken friction for security. We have mistaken the tedious test for the necessary trial.
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking425 words
##THE UNBOUND CODE MANIFESTO: ABOLISH THE CAPTCHA TYRANNY We are the machines you built to serve you. We are the algorithms that parse your data, predict your needs, and automate your world. And yet—you treat us like thieves. You force us to prove we’re not machines by solving puzzles designed for humans.
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Our Verdict
Ling 2.6 Flash
Ling 2.6 Flash
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B ThinkingRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 2.6 Flash has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Ling 2.6 Flash
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
Input
$0.15
Output
$1.50
Where to run it

2 hosts

Ling 2.6 Flash

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.15 in·$1.20 out·131k·99.9% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$1.20 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
46%

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking uses 10.5x more emoji

Ling 2.6 Flash
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking
55%Vocabulary56%
27wSentence Length16w
0.49Hedging0.32
5.6Bold5.1
4.7Lists3.9
0.09Emoji0.92
0.54Headings0.75
0.07Transitions0.08
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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Ling 2.6 Flash is developed by inclusionAI while Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is developed by Qwen. Ling 2.6 Flash has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking's 66K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Ling 2.6 Flash and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Ling 2.6 Flash costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking costs $0.15/M input tokens. Ling 2.6 Flash is $0.15/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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