Model Comparison

Qwen3.6 Plus
vs. Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)

Qwen3.6 Plus has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: Qwen3.8 27B →

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba

Recommended Pick

Alibaba logoQwen3.6 Plus2 metric wins

Strongest on: Throughput, TTFT

Lowest Price

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Qwen3.6 Plus

$0.50/1M input price

Differences That Matter

Speed gap

Qwen3.6 Plus generates about 1.1x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning).

Top-pick rationale

Qwen3.6 Plus wins 2 measurable categories, including Throughput, TTFT.

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Full Comparison

Metric
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Alibaba logoQwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)
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Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.50/1M$0.50/1M
Output Cost$3.00/1M$3.00/1M
Blended (3:1)$1.13/1M$1.13/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaAlibaba
Release DateApr 2, 2026Aug 14, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput54.7 tok/s48.4 tok/s
TTFT2100ms3840ms
Latency103610ms3840ms
Composite Indices
Value Score—100.0
Reasoning Score—10.0
Intelligence—10.0

Key Takeaways

Qwen3.6 Plus offers the best value at $0.50/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Qwen3.6 Plus

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Qwen3.8 27B (Non-reasoning)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications