GLM 5.3 Flash beats Qwen 3.8 Flash Next on local coding in hands-on test
ziv_ravid · x · 2026-11-14
A developer reports GLM 5.3 Flash is currently among the best local coding models, beating Qwen 3.8 Flash Next on every coding task tested. It also avoids getting stuck in thinking loops; while Qwen runs faster per step, it takes 2-4x longer overall to finish the same tasks — making the upcoming Qwen 4 release important.
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