Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 Plus
vs. Solar Mini 4
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, Upstage
Recommended Pick
UpSolar Mini 46 metric winsStrongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Lowest Price
Solar Mini 4
$0.10/1M input price
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Solar Mini 4 is 5.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.6 Plus.
Speed gap
Solar Mini 4 generates about 1.7x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.6 Plus.
Top-pick rationale
Solar Mini 4 wins 6 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.6 Plus
Alibaba
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Solar Mini 4
Upstage
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3.6 Plus | Top Pick Up Solar Mini 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.50/1M | $0.10/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.00/1M | $0.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.13/1M | $0.18/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Upstage |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 54.7 tok/s | 93.7 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2080ms | 2030ms |
| Latency | 103590ms | 23380ms |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini 4 offers the best value at $0.10/1M,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
Qwen3.6 Plus
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Solar Mini 4
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
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