Alibaba
Qwen3.5
Alibaba's open-weight generalist model combining reasoning and non-reasoning modes with native vision input.
Our editorial assessment as of Jun 4, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Overall rank
#27
Tier
A
Score
80.0
Main category
Overall
Strengths
- Strong open-weight generalist with a top-tier open-model benchmark score
- Combines reasoning and non-reasoning modes in one model
- Native vision input and large context window
Considerations
- Trails the top closed frontier models on the hardest evals
- Large hardware footprint requires GPU planning
- Limited 2025 coverage in public sources for stable pricing
Price
Open weights (free to self-host) · cloud API usage-based
Score breakdown
Performance
80.0
Reputation
79.0
Price
100.0
Recency
86.0
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- 15 Best AI Models in 2026 for Every Use Case: APIs vs Open WeightsAccessed: 2026-05-13
- Ranked: The Smartest AI Models of 2026 - Visual CapitalistAccessed: 2026-05-13