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Updated Sep 2026

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)vsQwen3.6 35B A3B

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is cheaper than Qwen3.6 35B A3B at $0/M vs $0.1612/M input tokens.

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) and Qwen3.6 35B A3B compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecNex-N2.5-Mini (free)Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input priceFree$0.1612/M tokens
Output priceFree$0.9653/M tokens
Context window262K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedSep 2026Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)671 words
1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan Goal: Build 3 simple habits you can maintain: better food choices, regular movement, and better recovery through sleep/stress management. If you have medical conditions, injuries, or take medications, check with a healthcare professional before starting.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B788 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. The focus is on consistency over intensity. For longevity, small, sustainable habits compound over time. The Golden Rule: If you miss a day, don't quit. Just get back on track the next day. Aim for progress, not perfection.
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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…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)2,076 words
A 1920 transistor would not by itself prevent fascism, the Great Depression, or imperial expansion, so World War II might still happen. But it would make electronics 10–20 years more advanced than in our timeline, with huge effects on radar, codebreaking, computing, missiles, space, consumer goods, and Cold War power…
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,149 words
To trace this counterfactual plausibly, we must first acknowledge a critical constraint: invention ≠ adoption. In 1920, semiconductor physics, crystal growth, doping techniques, photolithography, and clean-room manufacturing did not exist.
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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…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,869 words
The biggest red flags are: client-clock LWW for document content, polling PostgreSQL for real-time fanout, CDN caching mutable authenticated APIs, per-server WebSocket state with no durable replay, and full HTML snapshots as the main save mechanism.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,016 words
Here’s a systematic breakdown of the critical failure modes, race conditions, and scaling bottlenecks in this architecture, along with specific solutions and their trade-offs. 🔴 1. WebSocket Routing & Load Balancing Problem: Round-robin LB + per-server WebSocket state + no sticky sessions.
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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…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)3,213 words
Below is a 12-week longevity/performance protocol for a generally healthy adult. It is not medical advice. Before starting—especially if you have diabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, kidney/liver disease, a history of eating disorders, are pregnant, or take medications—get clinician clearance and use labs to personalize…
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,170 words
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer & Safety Protocol This plan is for informational purposes only and constitutes advanced biohacking strategies, not medical advice. Consultation Required: You must consult a physician before starting, especially regarding supplements, fasting, and exercise intensity.
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Startup Pitch Teardown

Here's a pitch deck summary for a startup called "MindMeld AI": **Slide 1 - Vision:** "We're building the future of human-AI collaboration.…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)594 words
The 3 weakest claims are the ones that are broadest, least falsifiable, or mathematically inconsistent. # Weak claim Why it’s weak How to strengthen it 1 “MindMeld AI reads your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it.”
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,014 words
Here are the three weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch deck, along with an analysis of why they fail scrutiny and how to fix them. The Technical Claim: "94% Accuracy" & "Any Language" on EEG Where: Slide 3 (Solution) The Claim: The headband decodes neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy and works with any…
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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…

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)111 words
Golden Peanut Lantern Noodles Time: Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves: 2 Ingredients — 7 pantry staples Spaghetti or any noodles Peanut butter Soy sauce Honey Garlic powder Rice vinegar Water Instructions Cook the noodles: Boil noodles in water until tender. Reserve about ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B236 words
🍜 Golden Honey-Garlic Snap Noodles A quick, sticky-yet-chewy noodle dish that balances sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. It's comforting, fast, and uses ingredients you likely already have.
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Our Verdict
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Qwen3.6 35B A3BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input
$0.16
Output
$0.97
Where to run it

10 hosts, cheapest first

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNex AGIbf16$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.4% up
Qwen3.6 35B A3B9 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomfp4$0.05 in·$0.70 out·262k·100% upAAkashMLfp8$0.10 in·$0.90 out·262k·100% upVVenicefp8$0.10 in·$1.00 out·256k·99.3% upPParasailfp8$0.15 in·$1.00 out·262k·99.9% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.19 in·$1.11 out·262k·99.5% upPPhala$0.20 in·$1.27 out·262k·99.7% up
3 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.24 in·$1.80 out·262k·99.7% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.25 in·$1.25 out·262k·99.6% upDDeepInfrafp8degraded$0.10 in·$0.95 out·262k·96.5% up

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

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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is developed by Nex AGI while Qwen3.6 35B A3B is developed by Qwen. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3.6 35B A3B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) and Qwen3.6 35B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 35B A3B costs $0.1612/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is $0.16/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 Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) and Qwen3.6 35B A3B 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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