Qwen3.5-27B alternatives
Best Qwen3.5-27B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3.5-27B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3.5-27B
- Input / 1M
- $0.26
- Output / 1M
- $2.60
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 22.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Qwen3.5-27B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3.5-27B alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3.5-27B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qwen3.5-27B Qwen | Input / 1M$0.26 | Output / 1M$2.60 | Context262K | Intelligence22.9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.50+92% | Output / 1M$3+15% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence26.3+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.32+23% | Output / 1M$1.28-51% | Context1M+281% | Intelligence25.2+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+381% | Output / 1M$2.50-4% | Context1M+281% | Intelligence24.9+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-96% | Output / 1M$1.28-51% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence24.4+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45+73% | Output / 1M$2.25-13% | Context262K | Intelligence23.5+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+92% | Output / 1M$2.20-15% | Context262K | Intelligence22.9 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+15% | Output / 1M$2.50-4% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence22.2-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+131% | Output / 1M$2.20-15% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence22.2-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.32+23% | Output / 1M$3.20+23% | Context262K | Intelligence21.4-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.55+112% | Output / 1M$3.50+35% | Context262K | Intelligence21.4-7% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.5-27B?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $3 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.60 for Qwen3.5-27B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3.5-27B?
Yes. Qwen3.7 Plus charges $1.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.60 for Qwen3.5-27B.
Can I try Qwen3.5-27B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3.5-27B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Qwen3.5-27B and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.