Qwen3.6 27B alternatives
Best Qwen3.6 27B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3.6 27B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3.6 27B
- Input / 1M
- $0.32
- Output / 1M
- $3.20
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 21.4
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Qwen3.6 27B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3.6 27B alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3.6 27B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qwen3.6 27B Qwen | Input / 1M$0.32 | Output / 1M$3.20 | Context262K | Intelligence21.4 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.50+56% | Output / 1M$3-6% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence26.3+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-97% | Output / 1M$1.28-60% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence24.4+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+56% | Output / 1M$2.20-31% | Context262K | Intelligence22.9+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26-19% | Output / 1M$2.60-19% | Context262K | Intelligence22.9+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-6% | Output / 1M$2.50-22% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence22.2+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+87% | Output / 1M$2.20-31% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence22.2+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+87% | Output / 1M$2.50-22% | Context262K | Intelligence22+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.55+72% | Output / 1M$3.50+9% | Context262K | Intelligence21.4 | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.25-22% | Output / 1M$2-37% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence20.6-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26-19% | Output / 1M$2.08-35% | Context262K | Intelligence17.7-17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.6 27B?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $3 per 1M output tokens, compared with $3.20 for Qwen3.6 27B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3.6 27B?
Yes. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 charges $1.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $3.20 for Qwen3.6 27B.
Can I try Qwen3.6 27B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3.6 27B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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