Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Qwen3.7-Plus
| Spec | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Qwen3.7-Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 37.3 (#65) | 36.6 (#66) |
| Blended price per 1M | $6 | $0.403 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Input / output per 1M | $3 / $15 | $0.23 / $0.92 |
| Max output | 128K | - |
| Input | text, vision | text, vision |
| Released | 2026-02-17 | 2026-05-26 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Qwen3.7-Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 14.6 Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 15.3* Qwen3.7-Plus |
| Agents | 51.0 Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 50.4 Qwen3.7-Plus |
| Reasoning | 36.8 Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 35.2 Qwen3.7-Plus |
| Knowledge & language | 35.7 Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 33.2* Qwen3.7-Plus |
| Human preference | 54.0 Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 53.7 Qwen3.7-Plus |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
They split the 8 benchmarks both report evenly. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is Claude Sonnet 4.6 better than Qwen3.7-Plus?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 scores 37.3 on the Respan Index (#65), ahead of Qwen3.7-Plus at 36.6 (#66). They split the 8 benchmarks both report evenly.
Which is cheaper, Claude Sonnet 4.6 or Qwen3.7-Plus?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 lists at $3 input and $15 output per 1M tokens; Qwen3.7-Plus at $0.23 and $0.92. Qwen3.7-Plus is 15x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
Both accept 1M tokens of context.