Qwen3.6 Plus alternatives
Best Qwen3.6 Plus alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3.6 Plus, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3.6 Plus
- Input / 1M
- $0.33
- Output / 1M
- $1.95
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 27
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Qwen3.6 Plus, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3.6 Plus alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3.6 Plus. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qwen3.6 Plus Qwen | Input / 1M$0.33 | Output / 1M$1.95 | Context1M | Intelligence27 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.30-8% | Output / 1M$1.20-38% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence29.2+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+85% | Output / 1M$1.92-2% | Context205K-80% | Intelligence27.9+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+208% | Output / 1M$2+3% | Context256K-74% | Intelligence27.2+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43+34% | Output / 1M$2.45+26% | Context262K-74% | Intelligence27 | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+54% | Output / 1M$3+54% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence26.3-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.97+197% | Output / 1M$3.04+56% | Context205K-80% | Intelligence26.1-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+285% | Output / 1M$2.50+28% | Context2M+100% | Intelligence25.7-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 2M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.32-2% | Output / 1M$1.28-34% | Context1M | Intelligence25.2-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-97% | Output / 1M$1.28-34% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence24.4-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26-20% | Output / 1M$2.60+33% | Context262K-74% | Intelligence22.9-15% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.6 Plus?
MiniMax M3 from MiniMax ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.95 for Qwen3.6 Plus.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3.6 Plus?
Yes. MiniMax M3 charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.95 for Qwen3.6 Plus.
Can I try Qwen3.6 Plus and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3.6 Plus with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Qwen3.6 Plus and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.