Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Coder Next wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
Qwen3 Coder Next
Benchmark Advantage
Qwen3 Max
Context Window
Qwen3 Coder Next
Speed
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Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Qwen3 Coder Next | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.07 | $1.20 | Qwen3 Coder Next |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.30 | $6.00 | Qwen3 Coder Next |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $35000.00 | $240000.00 | Qwen3 Coder Next |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Qwen3 Coder Next is 95% cheaper overall.
Qwen3 Coder Next Providers
Chutes $0.07 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.15
Novita $0.20
Together $0.50
Qwen3 Max Providers
Alibaba $1.20 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Qwen3 Coder Next Wins
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Qwen3 Max Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Qwen3 Coder Next | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 28.1 | 31.3 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 22.9 | 26.4 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 80.7 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 84.1 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 73.7 | 76.4 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 76.7 | - |
Qwen3 Max shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
Qwen3 Coder Next
262,144
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
Qwen3 Max
256,000
tokens
Max output: 32,768 tokens
Qwen3 Coder Next has a 2% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Qwen3 Coder Next | Qwen3 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 103.6 tok/s | 28.8 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.68s | 2.12s |
Qwen3 Coder Next responds 260% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Qwen3 Coder Next | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Qwen3 Coder Next | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Qwen | Qwen |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Sep 2025 |
Qwen3 Coder Next Modalities
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Qwen3 Max Modalities
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