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Cerebras Code (cerebras.ai)

449 points by d3vr · 361 days ago · 172 comments on HN

Article summary

Cerebras has launched two new plans, Cerebras Code Pro and Code Max, which provide access to the Qwen3-Coder model, a fast and high-context coding model. The plans offer speeds of up to 2,000 tokens per second and a 131k-token context window. The plans are priced at $50/month and $200/month, respectively, and are available for immediate sign-up. The Qwen3-Coder model is a 480B parameter model that delivers performance comparable to other leading models.

Main themes

  • AI coding models
  • Subscription-based services
  • Model performance
  • Pricing and plans
  • API integration
  • Coding workflows

What commenters say

  • The introduction of subscription-based services like Cerebras Code will lead to increased competition and better pricing for end-users.
  • The Qwen3-Coder model's speed and performance make it a valuable tool for coding workflows, but the pricing and limits may not be suitable for all users.
  • The distinction between daily and weekly limits is a marketing point for Cerebras, but it may not be a significant differentiator for all users.
  • The lack of clarity around the token limit and messaging per day is a concern for potential subscribers.
  • The ability to integrate Cerebras Code with existing IDEs and workflows is a major advantage, but the implementation may have limitations.
  • The comparison to other models and services, such as Claude Code, highlights the complexities of pricing and limits in the AI coding market.
  • The speed and performance of the Qwen3-Coder model may be overkill for some users, and the pricing may not reflect the actual value provided.
  • The introduction of weekly limits by other services, such as Anthropic, has created a market expectation that Cerebras is trying to differentiate itself from.