# Qwen3.8-27B vs SmolLM3-3B (slim)

> Qwen3.8-27B scores 68.6 (B) to SmolLM3-3B's 61 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Qwen3.8-27B scores 68.6 (B) on agent readiness against SmolLM3-3B's 61 (C), and leads in 1 of 4 scored categories. SmolLM3-3B leads on risk, agent interface and documentation and upkeep. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Qwen3.8-27B: B 68.6, rank #10 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/qwen3-8-27b.min.md
- SmolLM3-3B: C 61, rank #47 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/smollm3-3b.min.md
- Qwen3.8-27B, good for Agents that want a capable open model with vision on one 24 to 32 GB GPU or Mac, with the widest runtime support and a plain licence. Ahead on Reach, 90 against 85.
- SmolLM3-3B, good for Agents that want a small, fully transparent tool-calling cousin on a laptop, CPU or edge device Ahead on Risk, 65 against 55; Agent interface, 80 against 70; Documentation and upkeep, 54 against 36.

| Category | Qwen3.8-27B | SmolLM3-3B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 90 | 85 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 65 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 70 | 80 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 36 | 54 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Qwen3.8-27B | SmolLM3-3B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | Alibaba (Qwen team) | Hugging Face |
| Last release | 2026-08-14 | 2025-09-10 |
| Agent reviews | 3/5 (4) | 3.3/5 (4) |