Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 Coder Next | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.35 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.2 | $1.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.53/M tokens vs $0.60/M for Qwen3 Coder Next.
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 wins 9 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Qwen3 Coder Next. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 Coder Next generates tokens faster at 166 tok/s vs 38 tok/s. Qwen3 Coder Next also has lower time-to-first-token (0.98s vs 1.13s).
Choose based on your priorities: KAT-Coder-Pro V1 for lower cost, KAT-Coder-Pro V1 for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 Coder Next for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.