Qwen3 Coder Next alternatives

Best Qwen3 Coder Next alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Qwen3 Coder Next, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Qwen3 Coder Next

Input / 1M
$0.12
Output / 1M
$0.80
Context
262K
Intelligence
9.2

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Qwen3 Coder Next, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Qwen3 Coder Next alternatives

Each model is scored against Qwen3 Coder Next. Green means better, red means worse.

Qwen3 Coder Next as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.12Output / 1M$0.80Context262KIntelligence9.2Reference model
Input / 1M$0.09-25%Output / 1M$0.55-31%Context262KIntelligence12+30%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.30+150%Output / 1M$1+25%Context262KIntelligence11.9+29%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.10-17%Output / 1M$0.40-50%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence10.4+13%Compare
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video
Input / 1M$0.21+75%Output / 1M$1.90+138%Context262KIntelligence9.9+8%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image
Input / 1M$0.10-17%Output / 1M$1.10+38%Context262KIntelligence9.6+4%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.29+142%Output / 1M$1+25%Context262KIntelligence9.5+3%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image
Input / 1M$0.08-33%Output / 1M$0.28-65%Context131K-50%Intelligence8.6-7%Compare
Why switch:2.9x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.15+25%Output / 1M$0.60-25%Context262KIntelligence7.9-14%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputAccepts image
Input / 1M$0.12Output / 1M$0.50-37%Context41K-84%Intelligence7.6-17%Compare
Why switch:1.6x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.25+108%Output / 1M$0.75-6%Context262KIntelligence7.3-21%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputAccepts image

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Qwen3 Coder Next?

Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.55 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.80 for Qwen3 Coder Next.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3 Coder Next?

Yes. Qwen3 32B charges $0.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.80 for Qwen3 Coder Next.

Can I try Qwen3 Coder Next and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3 Coder Next with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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