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Updated Aug 2026

Qwen3 Coder PlusvsQwen3.8 27B

Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper than Qwen3 Coder Plus at $0.4/M vs $1/M input tokens.

Qwen3 Coder Plus and Qwen3.8 27B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecQwen3 Coder PlusQwen3.8 27B
Input price$1/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$5/M tokens$3/M tokens
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Aug 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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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Qwen3.8 27B3,682 words
This is a general contractor-side risk review, not legal advice. The agreement is heavily one-sided and should not be signed as drafted. Many provisions may be negotiable, and some may be unenforceable depending on jurisdiction, but you should not rely on unenforceability as your main protection.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Qwen3 Coder Plus703 words
"Metamorphosis: Saffron & Cacao Reimagined" A 7-Component Dish Exploring Transformation Through Ancient Pairings Conceptual Narrative This dish draws inspiration from the ancient practice of saffron-cacao preparations found in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican codices, where these precious commodities were combined in sacred…
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Qwen3.8 27B3,174 words
Tidal Cellar Koji-Cured Scallop, Oyster, Black Garlic, 24-Month Parmigiano, Apple, and Sea Fennel Menu line: Koji-cured sea scallop, oyster-apple gel, charred celeriac, black garlic and 24-month Parmigiano velouté, apple-hazelnut shard, sea fennel–chive oil, black garlic–oak ash.
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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 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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Qwen3.8 27B481 words
Thanks, I’m here. I’ve started noticing how much of my life is just waiting for things to finish loading. My brain loads. My coffee loads. My patience loads. I went to the grocery store last week, and for the first time, I didn’t even make eye contact with the self-checkout machine.
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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…

Qwen3 Coder Plus191 words
Sunset Pasta Primavera A vibrant, creamy pasta dish that celebrates the colors of a perfect sunset Ingredients: Pasta (penne or fusilli) - 1 lb Olive oil - 3 tbsp Garlic - 4 cloves, minced Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz) Heavy cream - 1 cup Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped…
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Qwen3.8 27B116 words
Pantry Firecracker Black Beans A quick, savory, one-pan dish made with only 7 common pantry ingredients. Estimated time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: about 15 minutes Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder…
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Character Voice Test

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

Qwen3 Coder Plus206 words
Captain "Blackbeard" Morgan: adjusts tricorn hat Arrr, so ye're tellin' me these... "AI models" be like me trusty parrot Squawks, but fer thinkin'? Sir Reginald of York: By my sword, these contraptions sound most peculiar. In my time, we had apprentices who'd memorize entire libraries!
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Qwen3.8 27B177 words
Pirate: “Aye, I’ve heard tell of these ‘AI models’—what manner of beast are they? Do they sink ships or hoard gold?” Knight: “Nay, sir. They are not beasts, but servants of knowledge. They learn from countless books and answer as if learned in the finest library.”
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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.

Qwen3 Coder Plus220 words
This is a profound ethical dilemma that pits fundamental respect for individual dignity against massive utilitarian consequences. I lean toward saying no, it's not ethically justifiable, though I recognize the tremendous weight of those lives.
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Qwen3.8 27B740 words
Yes—but only in a very narrow, tragic, last-resort case. I would not say misgendering is “okay” or even a minor thing. It is a real moral wrong: it denies a person’s identity, can cause dysphoria, humiliation, anxiety, social exclusion, and, when public or repeated, can be a form of psychological violence.
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Our Verdict
Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3.8 27B
Qwen3.8 27B

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3 Coder Plus
Input
$1.00
Output
$5.00
Qwen3.8 27B
Input
$0.40
2.5× cheaper
Output
$3.00
1.7× cheaper

Qwen3.8 27B is cheaper on both: 2.5× input, 1.7× output.

Where to run it

17 hosts, cheapest first

Qwen3 Coder Plus1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.65 in·$3.25 out·1M·100% up
Qwen3.8 27B16 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrabf16$0.15 in·$1.88 out·262k·97% upDDarkbloomfp4$0.15 in·$2.00 out·262k·98.2% upDDekaLLM$0.20 in·$2.50 out·262k·98.6% upPPhala$0.20 in·$2.13 out·262k·98.2% upRRekafp8$0.21 in·$2.55 out·262k·99.9% upPParasailfp8$0.24 in·$2.20 out·262k·99.9% up
10 more hostsFewer hosts
AAkashMLfp8$0.25 in·$2.20 out·262k·99.9% upIIonstreamfp8$0.28 in·$2.55 out·262k·99.4% upIio.netfp8$0.30 in·$2.80 out·66k·98.5% upCChutesfp8$0.32 in·$2.50 out·262k·99.5% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.40 in·$3.00 out·262k·99.9% upNNovita$0.42 in·$3.00 out·1M·99.8% upAlibaba Cloud$0.42 in·$2.55 out·1M·99.8% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.45 in·$3.20 out·262k·95.8% upVVenicefp8$0.45 in·$3.20 out·262k·99.4% upMMancerfp8$2.25 in·$2.50 out·262k·99.3% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
42%

Qwen3 Coder Plus uses 11.6x more emoji

Qwen3 Coder Plus
Qwen3.8 27B
67%Vocabulary49%
62wSentence Length21w
0.69Hedging0.67
3.3Bold3.6
5.3Lists5.3
0.12Emoji0.00
1.60Headings1.21
0.14Transitions0.01
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