Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct alternatives
Best Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $0.66
- Output / 1M
- $1
- Context
- 33K
- Intelligence
- 6.7
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Why people switch away from Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
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Top Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.66 | Output / 1M$1 | Context33K | Intelligence6.7 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.10-85% | Output / 1M$1.10+10% | Context262K+700% | Intelligence9.6+43% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29-56% | Output / 1M$1 | Context262K+700% | Intelligence9.5+42% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-82% | Output / 1M$0.80-20% | Context262K+700% | Intelligence9.2+37% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-77% | Output / 1M$0.60-40% | Context262K+700% | Intelligence7.9+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+52% | Output / 1M$1 | Context127K+288% | Intelligence7.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 127K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.36-45% | Output / 1M$0.40-60% | Context33K | Intelligence7.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-82% | Output / 1M$0.50-50% | Context41K+25% | Intelligence7.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 41K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-85% | Output / 1M$0.30-70% | Context262K+700% | Intelligence7.5+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-62% | Output / 1M$0.75-25% | Context262K+700% | Intelligence7.3+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-77% | Output / 1M$0.60-40% | Context128K+291% | Intelligence6.7 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputLarger 128K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct?
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1 for Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct?
Yes. Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 charges $0.30 per 1M output tokens, versus $1 for Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct.
Can I try Qwen2.5 Coder 32B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time?
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