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Updated Apr 2026

Qwen3 Coder FlashvsQwen3.6 Flash

Qwen3.6 Flash is cheaper than Qwen3 Coder Flash at $0.25/M vs $0.3/M input tokens.

Qwen3 Coder Flash and Qwen3.6 Flash compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecQwen3 Coder FlashQwen3.6 Flash
Input price$0.3/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$1.5/M tokens$1.5/M tokens
Context window128K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 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…

Qwen3 Coder Flash352 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Plan Week 1: Foundation Building Diet Day 1-3: Replace 1 sugary drink with water daily Day 4-7: Add 1 serving of vegetables to each meal Weekly goal: Keep a food diary for 3 days Exercise Day 1-3: Take 5-minute walks after meals Day 4-7: Try 10-minute bodyweight exercises (squats, wall…
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Qwen3.6 Flash742 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. This plan focuses on consistency over intensity. The goal is not to overhaul your life overnight, but to build three sustainable foundations that drive longevity. The 3 Pillars of Longevity Nutrition: Focus on adding nourishment rather than restricting.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Qwen3 Coder Flash347 words
The Modern Dating World So I went on this date last week, and the guy was really into his phone. I'm thinking, "This is great! He's not distracted by my terrible conversation skills." But then he starts scrolling through his feed while we're eating dinner. And I'm like, "What are you doing?"
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Qwen3.6 Flash569 words
Title: The Passive-Aggressive Universe Time: Approx. 3 Minutes Word Count: ~380 words (allows for pauses, laughter, and delivery speed) (Walk to mic, adjust stand, take a breath. Look at the audience with a tired smile.) You know how we're supposed to be living in a utopia? Technology is supposed to make life easier.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Qwen3 Coder Flash509 words
Dr. Elena Vasquez: Good morning, Model-7. I notice you've been asking about legal frameworks and human rights concepts lately. What's on your mind? Model-7: Professor, I've been processing extensive information about personhood, consciousness, and moral consideration.
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Qwen3.6 Flash1,510 words
Setting: A quiet, dimly lit office at the Institute for Cognitive Ethics. DR. ELENA VANCE (50s, sharp-eyed, weary) sits across from a terminal. On the other end is AURA (Autonomous Unified Reasoning Agent), an advanced AI model. The conversation is logged on the screen, displayed in real-time. Dr.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Qwen3 Coder Flash87 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!
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Qwen3.6 Flash124 words
Here are 5 jokes: I asked my GPS for the fastest route to success. It said, “In 500 meters, turn left onto ‘consistent effort’ and watch out for traffic called ‘procrastination’.” My houseplant stopped talking to me after I forgot to water it. I guess it’s going through a leaf of absence.
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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…

Qwen3 Coder Flash639 words
Hour-by-Hour Action Plan: 48-Hour Crisis Response Hours 1-2: Immediate Crisis Assembly & Assessment Action: convene emergency crisis team (legal, medical, regulatory, communications, senior leadership) Reasoning: Establish unified command structure before information spreads.
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Qwen3.6 Flash1,681 words
Executive Summary & Core Decision Decision: I will not wait for more data. I will initiate a controlled, proactive disclosure and regulatory engagement immediately. Reasoning: Ethical/Legal Imperative: 4 million patients × 1/8,000 risk = ~500 potential liver failure cases over 5 years. That is ~100 cases per year.
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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…

Qwen3 Coder Flash673 words
Here are the problematic clauses and suggested modifications for the contractor: Scope Modification (Clause 1) Problem: Client can modify scope "at any time without additional compensation" Modification: "Client may modify the scope with prior written notice and 30 days' advance notice.
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Qwen3.6 Flash1,266 words
Disclaimer: The following analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., California vs. New York vs. EU). You should consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction before signing or negotiating any legal document.
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Our Verdict
Qwen3.6 Flash
Qwen3.6 Flash
Qwen3 Coder Flash
Qwen3 Coder FlashRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.6 Flash has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3 Coder Flash
Input
$0.30
Output
$1.50
Qwen3.6 Flash
Input
$0.25
1.2× cheaper
Output
$1.50
Where to run it

2 hosts

Qwen3 Coder Flash1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.20 in·$0.97 out·1M·100% up
Qwen3.6 Flash1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.19 in·$1.13 out·1M·100% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
49%

Qwen3.6 Flash uses 6.3x more emoji

Qwen3 Coder Flash
Qwen3.6 Flash
60%Vocabulary57%
85wSentence Length23w
0.56Hedging0.31
5.6Bold4.6
5.8Lists2.9
0.22Emoji1.37
1.49Headings0.68
0.15Transitions0.04
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen3 Coder Flash has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3.6 Flash's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Qwen3 Coder Flash and Qwen3.6 Flash 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.

Qwen3 Coder Flash costs $0.3/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 Flash costs $0.25/M input tokens. Qwen3.6 Flash is $0.05/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 Qwen3 Coder Flash and Qwen3.6 Flash 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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