LongCat-2.5 vs Qwen3.7-Plus
LongCat-2.5 leads the LLM Stats Score 50.0 to 41.9. LongCat-2.5 is 1.1x cheaper per token.
Meituan · Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
LongCat-2.5 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 50.0 to 41.9, ranking #20 overall.
In the 7 individual benchmarks reported for both models, LongCat-2.5 wins 6; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, LongCat-2.5 is roughly 1.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
LongCat-2.5 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose LongCat-2.5
- overall performance matters — it scores 50.0 and ranks #20 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 6 of 7 exact shared results
- cost matters — it's about 1.1x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2026
Choose Qwen3.7-Plus
- you want predictable pricing at $0.32/M input and $1.28/M output
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
23 reported for LongCat-2.5 · 70 for Qwen3.7-Plus
LongCat-2.5 outperforms in 6 benchmarks (CharXiv-R, Claw-Eval, MathVision, MCP Atlas, NL2Repo, SkillsBench), while Qwen3.7-Plus is better at 1 benchmark (Video-MME).
LongCat-2.5 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, LongCat-2.5 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 1.1x cheaper than Qwen3.7-Plus ($0.32/1M tokens).
For output processing, LongCat-2.5 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 1.1x cheaper than Qwen3.7-Plus ($1.28/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Qwen3.7-Plus is more expensive than LongCat-2.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
LongCat-2.5 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Qwen3.7-Plus's 1,000,000 tokens. LongCat-2.5 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Qwen3.7-Plus is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both LongCat-2.5 and Qwen3.7-Plus support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
LongCat-2.5
Qwen3.7-Plus
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
LongCat-2.5 was released on 2026-11-01, while Qwen3.7-Plus was released on 2026-05-31.
LongCat-2.5 is 5 months newer than Qwen3.7-Plus.
Nov 1, 2026
0 days ago
5mo newerMay 31, 2026
5 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
LongCat-2.5 is available from Meituan. Qwen3.7-Plus is available from Together, Fireworks.
LongCat-2.5
Qwen3.7-Plus
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against LongCat-2.5 and Qwen3.7-Plus side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about LongCat-2.5 vs Qwen3.7-Plus.