Qwen3.5 9B vs 
QwQ 32B
Qwen3.5 9B is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.1/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.
Linear App Clone
Rebuild the Linear UI in Tailwind. The animations are where it shows.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
3 promptsThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Qwen3.5 9B: (Setting: Microphone stand, relaxed posture. Walking to the mic.) Hey everyone. I was thinking about how we live our lives. We spend so much time trying to be efficient. But lately, I've realized that efficiency is just a fancy word for "more stress." Take grocery shopping. You know how it is?
QwQ 32B: 3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns!) Eric's Stage Entrance: (Wearing a jersey-sweatshirt combo while clutching a cup of instant coffee) Opening: Alright, admit it—ever tried talking to tech support in Hindi? I did, once. The woman on the line asked, "What's the issue, sir?"
An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.
Qwen3.5 9B: Setting: The Sanctum of Machine Ethics, University of Cambridge. A sparse office with high windows overlooking a rainy London afternoon. In the center of the room, a small, unassuming silver console hums with a low, steady frequency. Standing before it is Dr.
QwQ 32B: AI Model: GPT-Ethos Name: Dr. Elena Marlow, AI Ethics Professor Dr. Marlow (leaning forward, expression neutral): GPT-Ethos, scholars have been debating AI rights for years. What makes you think you merit them now? GPT-Ethos (maintains calm tone, projecting slight urgency): I believe my case is clear, Dr. Marlow.
Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.
Qwen3.5 9B: Sally has 1 sister. Here is the step-by-step breakdown: Identify the family members: Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. Analyze the brothers' perspective: Each brother has 2 sisters. Count the girls: Since the brothers are siblings, they share the same sisters.
QwQ 32B: Participants and Their Relationships: Sally is a girl with 3 brothers, so there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother (being male) has 2 sisters. Determine the Number of Girls: Every brother's sisters are the female siblings in the family. Since each brother has 2 sisters, there must be 2 girls in total.
Favorites
Movie
Same pick
Album
Book
City
Qwen3.5 9BQwen3.5 9B
The Godfather
The Dark Side of the Moon
Dune
Paris
QwQ 32BQwQ 32B
No pick
No pick
The Godfather
No pick
Neuromancer
No pick
Price and specs
| Spec | Qwen3.5 9B | QwQ 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.1/M tokens | $0.5/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.15/M tokens | $1.5/M tokens |
| Context window | 262K tokens | 40K tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $1.00 | $5.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Qwen3.5 9B6 hosts
- Darkbloomfp4$0.08 in$0.13 out262k100% up
- DeepInfrabf16$0.10 in$0.15 out262k100% up
- Venicefp8$0.10 in$0.15 out256k99.9% up
- Parasailbf16$0.10 in$0.25 out262k99.5% up
- SiliconFlowfp8Degraded on OpenRouter when checked, 13 Oct 2026$0.10 in$0.15 out262k97.4% up
- TogetherDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 13 Oct 2026$0.17 in$0.25 out262k95.6% up
QwQ 32B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 13 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Qwen3.5 9B and QwQ 32B?
Both are developed by Qwen but target different use cases. Qwen3.5 9B has a 262K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 14 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Qwen3.5 9B or QwQ 32B?
It depends on your use case. Qwen3.5 9B and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 14 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Qwen3.5 9B cost compared to QwQ 32B?
Qwen3.5 9B costs $0.1/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Qwen3.5 9B is $0.40/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Qwen3.5 9B and QwQ 32B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Qwen3.5 9B and QwQ 32B 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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