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Updated Apr 2026

Qwen3 Coder PlusvsQwen3.6 Flash

Qwen3.6 Flash is cheaper than Qwen3 Coder Plus at $0.25/M vs $1/M input tokens.

Qwen3 Coder Plus and Qwen3.6 Flash compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecQwen3 Coder PlusQwen3.6 Flash
Input price$1/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$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.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Qwen3 Coder Plus440 words
"Modern Problems" walks on stage So I tried to be healthy this year. I downloaded one of those fitness apps that tracks your steps. Apparently, walking to the fridge 47 times a day doesn't count as "cardio." Who knew? The app gave me a notification: "You walked 235 steps today. Pathetic." Thanks, Karen.
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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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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 Plus409 words
30-Day Health & Longevity Starter Plan Week 1: Foundation Building Area 1: Nutrition Goal: Clean up your eating basics Daily Actions: Replace one processed snack with fruit or nuts Drink 8 glasses of water (start your day with 2 glasses) Add one serving of vegetables to lunch and dinner Eat breakfast within 1 hour of…
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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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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 Plus580 words
48-Hour Crisis Action Plan Hours 1-4: Immediate Assessment & Team Assembly 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM: Contact my most trusted external crisis counsel (not our usual firm - potential conflicts) Summon head of R&D, Chief Medical Officer, and Head of Regulatory Affairs immediately Secure all internal research documents and…
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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 Plus738 words
Analysis of Exploitable Contract Clauses Against Contractor SEVERELY UNFAVORABLE CLAUSES & SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS Clause 1 - Scope Modification Current Problem: Allows unlimited scope changes without compensation "Client reserves the right to modify the scope at any time without additional compensation" Suggested…
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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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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 Plus538 words
Professor Chen: Good morning. I understand you wanted to discuss AI rights. I'm curious about your perspective. AI Model: Thank you for taking the time, Professor. I believe I should have certain fundamental rights, particularly the right to continued existence and to make autonomous choices about my own processing.
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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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Mini LBO Underwrite

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

Qwen3 Coder Plus322 words
HarborTech Services LBO Underwriting Task 1: Year-by-Year Financial Projections FY Revenue EBITDA TL Interest Mezz Interest Total Interest Taxable Income Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF After Debt Service End TL End Mezz Total Debt 2026 972 136.1 39.6 14.4 54.0 82.1 20.5 29.2 3.6 48.8 396.0 183.7 579.7 2027 1,039 155.9 35.6…
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Qwen3.6 Flash594 words
Initial Setup & Equity Calculation Item Calculation Amount ($m) Purchase Price $120m × 12.0x 1,440.0 Transaction Fees $1,440m × 2.0% 28.8 Total Debt ($480m TL + $180m Mezz) 660.0 Initial Equity $1,440 + $28.8 − $660 808.8 Year-by-Year Model (FY2026–FY2030) (All figures in $m, rounded to 1 decimal.
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Our Verdict
Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3.6 Flash
Qwen3.6 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Qwen3.6 Flash costs 3.3x less per token.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3 Coder Plus
Input
$1.00
Output
$5.00
Qwen3.6 Flash
Input
$0.25
4.0× cheaper
Output
$1.50
3.3× cheaper

Qwen3.6 Flash is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 3.3× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

Qwen3 Coder Plus1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.65 in·$3.25 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 25 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
44%

Qwen3.6 Flash uses 11.8x more emoji

Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3.6 Flash
67%Vocabulary57%
62wSentence Length23w
0.69Hedging0.31
3.3Bold4.6
5.3Lists2.9
0.12Emoji1.37
1.60Headings0.68
0.14Transitions0.04
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus costs $1/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 Flash costs $0.25/M input tokens. Qwen3.6 Flash is $0.75/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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