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  5. Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)vsQwen3.5 9B
Updated Aug 2026

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)vsQwen3.5 9B

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is cheaper than Qwen3.5 9B at $0/M vs $0.1/M input tokens.

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) and Qwen3.5 9B compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecLing 3.0 Flash Fin (free)Qwen3.5 9B
Input priceFree$0.1/M tokens
Output priceFree$0.15/M tokens
Context window262K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedAug 2026Mar 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 19 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)166 words
Midnight Molten Lava Cake Ingredients: All-purpose flour (4 tbsp) Granulated sugar (4 tbsp) Unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tbsp) Vegetable oil (3 tbsp) Water (2 tbsp) Vanilla extract (¼ tsp) Baking powder (¼ tsp) Instructions: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a standard microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar…
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Qwen3.5 9B249 words
Recipe: The Golden Peanut Butter Noodles Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients (Exactly 7 Common Pantry Items) Dry Spaghetti (or any long pasta) Peanut Butter (creamy, no honey) Soy Sauce Honey Sesame Oil Garlic Powder Water (for boiling) (Note: Add a pinch of Salt and optional…
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,560 words
Comprehensive Architecture Analysis: Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor CRITICAL: WebSocket Broadcasting Is Siloed Per-Server Problem: Each server maintains its own WebSocket connections. When User A (on Server 1) types, the change is only broadcast to clients connected to Server 1.
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Qwen3.5 9B1,263 words
This architecture contains several significant architectural flaws that would result in data loss, user frustration, and severe scaling limitations. While it mimics a general backend structure, it lacks the specific patterns required for collaborative editing.
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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…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,066 words
The 1920 Transistor: A Counterfactual Analysis Through 1980 I. Premise and Plausibility For a transistor to emerge in 1920, we must assume that either the theoretical framework of semiconductor physics was accelerated (quantum mechanics was only being formulated in the mid-1920s), or that empirical discovery—building…
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Qwen3.5 9B1,359 words
This is a counterfactual scenario that fundamentally alters the trajectory of human history. In our timeline, the transistor was the key to the Information Age. In this timeline, the Information Age begins in earnest during the Great Depression and accelerates during World War II.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)825 words
This 1-month plan is designed to build foundational habits without causing burnout. The golden rule of beginner health is "add before you subtract"—focus on adding good habits rather than punishing yourself by removing "bad" ones. Here is your simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep.
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Qwen3.5 9B627 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed to build healthy habits without overwhelming you. The philosophy here is consistency over intensity. You are aiming to build a lifestyle, not a temporary fix. The Three Pillars Nutrition: Fueling your body for repair. Movement: Keeping your body strong and agile.
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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…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,538 words
CEO Crisis Action Plan: 48-Hour Protocol The Core Decision Framework Non-negotiable principle: Patient safety and legal compliance override short-term financial concerns. The "wait for more data" position is legally reckless and ethically indefensible.
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Qwen3.5 9B1,228 words
Executive Decision Statement Decision: I will initiate an immediate voluntary safety update and regulatory disclosure. I will reject the legal team's "6-month delay" strategy and the board's "wait for data" directive. Delaying disclosure of a known, serious safety signal constitutes fraud in many jurisdictions.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,938 words
Comprehensive Analysis: Exploitable Clauses in the Software Consulting Agreement Below is a clause-by-clause breakdown of problematic provisions, suggested modifications, and the legal reasoning behind each.
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Qwen3.5 9B1,444 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and not an attorney. The following analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract enforceability varies significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., state laws in the US, common law in the UK, etc.).
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Our Verdict
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Qwen3.5 9B
Qwen3.5 9BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen3.5 9B
Input
$0.10
Output
$0.15
Where to run it

7 hosts, cheapest first

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovita$0 in·$0 out·262k·100% up
Qwen3.5 9B6 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomfp4$0.08 in·$0.13 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrabf16$0.10 in·$0.15 out·262k·99.9% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.10 in·$0.15 out·262k·99.2% upVVenicefp8$0.10 in·$0.15 out·256k·99.5% upPParasailbf16$0.10 in·$0.25 out·262k·99.8% upTTogether$0.17 in·$0.25 out·262k·98.8% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is developed by inclusionAI while Qwen3.5 9B is developed by Qwen. Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3.5 9B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) and Qwen3.5 9B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 9B costs $0.1/M input tokens. Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is $0.10/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 Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) and Qwen3.5 9B 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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