Best Qwen Models for Coding

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

Qwen3.7 Max is the best Qwen model for coding, with a 50.1 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. Qwen3.7 Plus (46.5) and Qwen3.6 Max Preview (44.9) round out the top three.

50.1Coding

56.6Intelligence

45 t/sSpeed

$1.25Input /M

1MContext

AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index, measuring real-world software engineering ability across benchmarks like SWE-bench, SciCode and terminal tasks. The best LLMs for code generation, debugging and agentic development.

Frequently asked

What is the best Qwen model for coding?

What's a good alternative to Qwen3.7 Max?

Qwen3.7 Plus (46.5) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Qwen3.6 Max Preview (44.9). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Qwen models are there?

modelgrep tracks 49 Qwen models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Qwen3.7 Max. 25 of them qualify for this ranking.

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