Model Comparison

Qwen3.7-Plus vs Grok 4.3Which is better in 2026?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Qwen3.7-Plus is 2.8x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Qwen3.7-Plus vs Grok 4.3 — which is better?

Qwen3.7-Plus (by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team) and Grok 4.3 (by xAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Qwen3.7-Plus outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Finance Agent v2), while Grok 4.3 is better at 1 benchmark (GDPval-AA). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

On price, Qwen3.7-Plus is roughly 2.8x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Choose Qwen3.7-Plus if…

  • cost matters — it's about 2.8x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped May 2026

Choose Grok 4.3 if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $1.25/M input and $2.50/M output

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

Qwen3.7-Plus outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Finance Agent v2), while Grok 4.3 is better at 1 benchmark (GDPval-AA).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Qwen3.7-Plus costs less

For input processing, Qwen3.7-Plus ($0.32/1M tokens) is 3.9x cheaper than Grok 4.3 ($1.25/1M tokens).

For output processing, Qwen3.7-Plus ($1.28/1M tokens) is 2.0x cheaper than Grok 4.3 ($2.50/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Grok 4.3 is more expensive than Qwen3.7-Plus.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3.7-Plus
Input tokens$0.32
Output tokens$1.28
Best providerTogether
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input tokens$1.25
Output tokens$2.50
Best providerxAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 1,000,000 tokens. Only Qwen3.7-Plus specifies output context (65,536 tokens).

Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen3.7-Plus
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output65,536 tokens
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output- tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Qwen3.7-Plus supports multimodal inputs, whereas Grok 4.3 does not.

Qwen3.7-Plus can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Qwen3.7-Plus

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Grok 4.3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Qwen3.7-Plus

Proprietary

Closed source

Grok 4.3

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Qwen3.7-Plus was released on 2026-05-31, while Grok 4.3 was released on 2026-05-06.

Qwen3.7-Plus is 1 month newer than Grok 4.3.

Qwen3.7-Plus

May 31, 2026

1 months ago

3w newer
Grok 4.3

May 6, 2026

2 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Qwen3.7-Plus is available from Together. Grok 4.3 is available from xAI.

Qwen3.7-Plus

together logo
Together
Input Price:Input: $0.32/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.28/1M

Grok 4.3

xai logo
xAI
Input Price:Input: $1.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Qwen3.7-Plus

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Supports multimodal inputs
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Higher Finance Agent v2 score (38.2% vs 37.7%)
xAI
Higher GDPval-AA score (36.7% vs 31.5%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Qwen3.7-Plus and Grok 4.3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Qwen3.7-Plus
✓ Preferred
Grok 4.3
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Qwen3.7-Plus
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Grok 4.3

FAQ

Common questions about Qwen3.7-Plus vs Grok 4.3.

Which is better, Qwen3.7-Plus or Grok 4.3?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Qwen3.7-Plus is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team and Grok 4.3 is made by xAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Qwen3.7-Plus compare to Grok 4.3 in benchmarks?

Qwen3.7-Plus scores IFEval: 94.6%, MMLU-Redux: 94.5%, HMMT Feb 26: 92.9%, MRCR v2: 91.7%, OmniDocBench 1.5: 91.4%. Grok 4.3 scores Finance Agent v2: 37.7%, GDPval-AA: 36.7%.

Is Qwen3.7-Plus cheaper than Grok 4.3?

Qwen3.7-Plus is 3.9x cheaper for input tokens. Qwen3.7-Plus costs $0.32/M input and $1.28/M output via together. Grok 4.3 costs $1.25/M input and $2.50/M output via xai.

What are the context window sizes for Qwen3.7-Plus and Grok 4.3?

Qwen3.7-Plus supports 1.0M tokens and Grok 4.3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Qwen3.7-Plus and Grok 4.3?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.32 vs $1.25/M), multimodal support (yes vs no). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Qwen3.7-Plus and Grok 4.3?

Qwen3.7-Plus is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team and Grok 4.3 is developed by xAI.

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