Last updated: April 5, 2026 · Reviewed by Daniel Ashford
Qwen 3.5 Plus vs ⚡Gemini 2.5 Flash
Head-to-head across 6 dimensions · by Daniel Ashford
Summary
Qwen 3.5 Plus leads overall with an Index of 86.2 vs 82.5. Qwen 3.5 Plus wins on accuracy, reasoning, coding, creativity, instruction. Gemini 2.5 Flash wins on safety. On pricing, Gemini 2.5 Flash is more affordable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qwen 3.5 Plus better than Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Based on the LLM Judge Index™, Qwen 3.5 Plus scores higher overall (86.2 vs 82.5). Qwen 3.5 Plus leads on accuracy, reasoning, coding, creativity, instruction, while Gemini 2.5 Flash leads on safety.
Which is cheaper, Qwen 3.5 Plus or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Gemini 2.5 Flash is more affordable at $0.15/M tokens.
Which is better for coding?
Qwen 3.5 Plus scores higher on coding (89 vs 80).
Which model is safer?
Gemini 2.5 Flash has a higher safety score (88 vs 83).