Qwen3.6 35B A3B alternatives
Best Qwen3.6 35B A3B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3.6 35B A3B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
- Input / 1M
- $0.15
- Output / 1M
- $1
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 18.2
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Why people switch away from Qwen3.6 35B A3B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3.6 35B A3B alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3.6 35B A3B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qwen3.6 35B A3B Qwen | Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$1 | Context262K | Intelligence18.2 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.01-93% | Output / 1M$1.28+28% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence24.4+34% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+33% | Output / 1M$1.25+25% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence20.7+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+33% | Output / 1M$1.15+15% | Context262K | Intelligence19.5+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-47% | Output / 1M$0.75-25% | Context262K | Intelligence19.3+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$1.20+20% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence19.1+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$1.20+20% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence18.6+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43+187% | Output / 1M$1.75+75% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence18.5+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26+73% | Output / 1M$2.08+108% | Context262K | Intelligence17.7-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$1.20+20% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence17.5-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+67% | Output / 1M$1.50+50% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.6 35B A3B?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.28 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1 for Qwen3.6 35B A3B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3.6 35B A3B?
Yes. Qwen3.5-35B-A3B charges $0.75 per 1M output tokens, versus $1 for Qwen3.6 35B A3B.
Can I try Qwen3.6 35B A3B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3.6 35B A3B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Qwen3.6 35B A3B and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.