Using Qwen 3.6 Plus: Great but a Bit Expensive
I Think Qwen 3.6 Plus Has Strong Coding Capabilities, But My Costs Are Higher Than Expected I compared two approaches: 1、Using Qwen 3.6 Plus to write large-scale C# programs, then having DeepSeek v4 Pro conduct code reviews; 2、Using DeepSeek v4 Pro to write large-scale C# programs, then having Qwen 3.6 Plus conduct code reviews. I prefer the second approach for these reasons: 1、DeepSeek v4 Pro supports a context length of up to 1 million tokens. For large projects, this helps maintain clear logical connections between modules. Additionally, DeepSeek v4 Pro is currently more affordable (until May 31, 2026, it’s offered at 25% of the regular price—see screenshots in my previous blog). 2、Qwen 3.6 Plus delivers higher code quality but at a higher cost. Using it only for code reviews helps reduce overall expenses. ...