Qwen
Qwen3 Coder Next
Qwen3-Coder-Next is an open-weight causal language model optimized for coding agents and local development workflows.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.12
- Output / 1M
- $0.80
- Context
- 262K
- Max output
- 236K
- Intelligence
- 9.2
- Released
- Feb 2026
Pricing
Qwen3 Coder Next API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.12 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.80 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.07 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$0.64
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$6.80
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$19.60
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Qwen3 Coder Next benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
9.2
Coding index
36.2
Agentic index
0.9
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 262K tokens
- Max output
- 236K tokens
- Input types
- Text
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- February 4, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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See how Qwen3 Coder Next stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
VS
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Qwen vs Qwen
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Qwen vs Qwen
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Alternatives
Qwen3 Coder Next alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
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Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qwen3 Coder Next cost?
Qwen3 Coder Next costs $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.80 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $0.64 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Qwen3 Coder Next?
Qwen3 Coder Next accepts up to 262K tokens of input and can write up to 236K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Qwen3 Coder Next?
Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 from Qwen is a strong alternative. It offers: 1.5x cheaper output, higher intelligence score.
Can I use Qwen3 Coder Next alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Qwen3 Coder Next and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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