StarCoder 2 vs Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
Comprehensive comparison of two leading open-source AI models
StarCoder 2
ProviderBigCode
Parameters15B
KYI Score8.4/10
LicenseBigCode OpenRAIL-M
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
ProviderAlibaba Cloud
Parameters32B
KYI Score9.2/10
LicenseApache 2.0
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | StarCoder 2 | Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | BigCode | Alibaba Cloud |
| Parameters | 15B | 32B |
| KYI Score | 8.4/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Speed | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost Efficiency | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| License | BigCode OpenRAIL-M | Apache 2.0 |
| Context Length | 16K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Pricing | free | free |
Performance Comparison
SpeedHigher is better
StarCoder 28/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B8/10
QualityHigher is better
StarCoder 28/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B9/10
Cost EffectivenessHigher is better
StarCoder 29/10
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B9/10
StarCoder 2 Strengths
- ✓Massive language support
- ✓Good performance
- ✓Open license
StarCoder 2 Limitations
- ✗Surpassed by newer models
- ✗Medium size
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B Strengths
- ✓Exceptional coding abilities
- ✓Fast inference
- ✓Long context
- ✓Multi-language
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B Limitations
- ✗Specialized for code only
- ✗Less versatile for general tasks
Best Use Cases
StarCoder 2
Code generationIDE integrationCode completionMulti-language
Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B
Code generationCode completionDebuggingCode reviewDocumentation
Which Should You Choose?
Choose StarCoder 2 if you need massive language support and prioritize good performance.
Choose Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B if you need exceptional coding abilities and prioritize fast inference.