Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-5.3 Codex, released by OpenAI in February 2026, is a coding-specialized large language model from the GPT-5.3 family. It targets software engineering workflows including automated code generation, test writing, and agentic multi-file editing, built on the incremental improvements of the GPT-5.3 generation.
Alibaba / Qwen
Qwen3 Coder Next is a coding-specialized open-weight model from Alibaba's Qwen3 family, built on the Qwen3-Next architecture with hybrid attention and Mixture-of-Experts design optimized for local development and agentic coding workflows. It targets on-device and self-hosted deployments requiring a capable coding agent that can operate within consumer hardware constraints.
3 days newer

GPT-5.3 Codex
OpenAI
2026-02
Qwen3 Coder Next
Alibaba / Qwen
2026-02-04
Available providers and their performance metrics
GPT-5.3 Codex
Qwen3 Coder Next
GPT-5.3 Codex
Qwen3 Coder Next