Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) | Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.11 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.26 | $1.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.40/M tokens vs $1.25/M for Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning).
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 196 tok/s vs 93 tok/s. However, Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.39s vs 0.85s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 0.6B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.