StepFun 3.5 Flash is #1 cost-effective model for OpenClaw tasks (300 battles)

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April 1, 2026
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Summary
OpenClaw Arena provides a public benchmark to assess AI agents' ability to complete real workflows. Users can compare model performance and cost-effectiveness on actual agent tasks.
Coverage & discussions
Hacker News · app.uniclaw.ai
Community discussions
Community Sentiment
Positives
- StepFun 3.5 Flash is recognized as the most cost-effective model for OpenClaw tasks, making advanced AI more accessible to users.
- Benchmark results show that while StepFun 3.5 Flash ranks #5 in performance, its top position in cost-effectiveness highlights its practical value for budget-conscious developers.
Concerns
- Concerns arise over the authenticity of comments discussing StepFun, suggesting potential manipulation or promotion of a subpar product.
- Issues with Unsloth's dynamic quantized versions of StepFun indicate potential reliability problems, which could affect user trust and adoption.
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