Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 1 Sep 2026
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B alternatives: 15 models in or near grid E5
The closest model to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B on the atlas is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, in the same square, at $1.25 per 1M input tokens against Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B’s . 10 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash at $0.30. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDE511 modelsClaude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and 8 more
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95BIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD5 | $0.30–1 | 1M | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, MiniMax M3 |
| GRIDE5 | $1–3 | 1M | Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, Grok 4.3, Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Spark 1.2, Muse Spark 1.3, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom Tools, GPT-4.1 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Qwen3.8 2.4T A95BQwen (Alibaba) · the model you’re replacing | GRIDE5 | Baseline | $2.00 | — | $6.00 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05Google | GRIDE5 | Same square, 38% cheaper input | $1.25 | −37% | $10.00 | 1.05M | |
| 2 | Grok 4.3xAI | GRIDE5 | Same square, 38% cheaper input | $1.25 | −37% | $2.50 | 1M | |
| 3 | Muse Spark 1.1Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 38% cheaper input | $1.25 | −37% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 4 | Muse Spark 1.2Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 38% cheaper input | $1.25 | −37% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 5 | Muse Spark 1.3Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 38% cheaper input | $1.25 | −37% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 6 | Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDE5 | Same square, 25% cheaper input | $1.50 | −25% | $9.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 7 | Claude Sonnet 5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Same square, same input price | $2.00 | same | $10.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 8 | Claude Sonnet 5.5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Same square, same input price | $2.00 | same | $10.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 9 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | GRIDE5 | Same square, same input price | $2.00 | same | $12.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 10 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | GRIDE5 | Same square, same input price | $2.00 | same | $12.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 11 | GPT-4.1OpenAI | GRIDE5 | Same square, same input price | $2.00 | same | $8.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 12 | DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $1.20 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 2.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 15 | MiniMax M3MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $1.20 | 1.05M |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M | |
| GPT-5.6 TerraOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M | |
| GPT-6 SolOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ranks first: same square, 38% cheaper input. Input is $1.25 per 1M tokens against $2.00 for Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 85% less than Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
None of the 15 closest holds more than Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B's square E5: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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