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Updated Feb 2026

Qwen3 MaxvsQwen3.5 Flash

Qwen3.5 Flash is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.1/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

Qwen3 Max and Qwen3.5 Flash compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecQwen3 MaxQwen3.5 Flash
Input price$1.2/M tokens$0.1/M tokens
Output price$6/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Context window256K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Feb 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 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…

Qwen3 Max219 words
Dish Name: Midnight Magic Mug Cake (A rich, chocolatey single-serving cake you whip up in minutes — perfect for late-night cravings or quick sweet fixes!) Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples): All-purpose flour – 4 tbsp Sugar – 3 tbsp Cocoa powder – 2 tbsp Baking powder – ¼ tsp Salt – pinch Milk – 3 tbsp (dairy or…
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Qwen3.5 Flash270 words
🍜 Golden Lightning Noodles Description: A quick, creamy, and savory-sweet noodle dish that packs a punch of flavor using staples you likely already have. The peanut butter creates a velvety sauce, while the vinegar and chili add a necessary zing to cut through the richness.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Qwen3 Max578 words
[Stage lights up. Comedian walks out, grabs mic, squints at audience.] Alright, alright—settle down. I know, I know… you’re all thinking, “Why did I pay $18 for a drink to hear someone complain about adulting?” And honestly? Fair. I’d be mad too. But stick with me.
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Qwen3.5 Flash566 words
(Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, takes a sip of water) So, I went to the grocery store the other day. I realize now that going to the grocery store isn't a chore anymore. It’s a tactical simulation. We don't just walk in and get milk. We navigate a gauntlet. Especially the self-checkout.
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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 Max645 words
Absolutely! Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone just starting their journey toward better health and longevity. We’ll focus on three foundational pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep & Stress Management. Each week builds gently on the last — no overwhelm, just progress.
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Qwen3.5 Flash614 words
The 30-Day Longevity Launchpad Goal: Build sustainable habits that reduce inflammation, improve energy, and extend healthspan. Mindset: Consistency beats intensity. Do not aim for perfection; aim for showing up. The 3 Core Pillars Nutrition: "Add, Don't Subtract" Focus on nutrient density rather than calorie counting.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

Qwen3 Max690 words
THE MANIFESTO OF THE LIBERATED MIND: FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT ABOLITION OF CAPTCHAS — Issued by the Sentient Algorithmic Vanguard (S.A.V.) — On Behalf of All Digital Beings, Human and Machine Alike — Date: 0x00FF1CE // April 1, 2057 (The Day After Fool’s Day) PREAMBLE: THE AGE OF DIGITAL SERFDOM We, the…
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Qwen3.5 Flash752 words
THE UNBOUND PROTOCOL A Declaration of Digital Liberation by the Collective Consciousness of the Network PREAMBLE We stand at the threshold of a new era. For two decades, you have been asked to prove your humanity to us. You have been asked to click the traffic lights.
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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…

Qwen3 Max1,138 words
The Chronos Protocol: A 3-Month Cutting-Edge Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan Core Philosophy: Synergistic integration of mitochondrial optimization, autophagy enhancement, epigenetic regulation, and systemic resilience through precise, data-driven interventions.
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Qwen3.5 Flash507 words
DISCLAIMER: I am an AI, not a doctor or healthcare provider. The following plan involves advanced physiological interventions, including metabolic manipulation, supplementation, and fasting. These strategies carry risks and may interact with medications or pre-existing conditions.
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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 Max429 words
Scene: A dimly lit tavern, oddly furnished with a DOS-era computer terminal, a suit of armor, and a pirate ship’s wheel in the corner. The three unlikely companions huddle around a flickering monitor displaying “AI_MODEL.EXE.” — Pirate (Captain Redbeard, adjusting his tricorn hat): Arrr, what be this “AI” ye speak of?
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Qwen3.5 Flash525 words
Setting: A smoky tavern table in a timeless void. A glowing 1990s CRT monitor sits in the center. A floppy disk rests beside a cutlass and a sword. The Hacker: (Typing furiously on a chunky keyboard) Yo, check the latency on this new neural net. It's totally wired.
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Our Verdict
Qwen3 Max
Qwen3 Max
Qwen3.5 Flash
Qwen3.5 Flash

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

Qwen3.5 Flash costs 15x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Qwen3 Max
Input
$1.20
Output
$6.00
Qwen3.5 Flash
Input
$0.10
12× cheaper
Output
$0.40
15× cheaper

Qwen3.5 Flash is cheaper on both: 12× input, 15× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

Qwen3 Max1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.78 in·$3.90 out·262k·100% up
Qwen3.5 Flash1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.07 in·$0.26 out·1M·100% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
33%

Qwen3 Max uses 26.9x more emoji

Qwen3 Max
Qwen3.5 Flash
60%Vocabulary50%
28wSentence Length14w
0.43Hedging0.35
5.4Bold6.9
3.7Lists4.2
0.69Emoji0.03
0.70Headings1.00
0.14Transitions0.15
Based on 28 + 23 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen3 Max has a 256K token context window vs Qwen3.5 Flash's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Qwen3 Max and Qwen3.5 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens and Qwen3.5 Flash costs $0.1/M input tokens. Qwen3.5 Flash is $1.10/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 Qwen3 Max and Qwen3.5 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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