Qwen3 Max vs DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1 is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3 Max offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or DeepSeek R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Alibaba (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.86 | $0.57 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.44 | $2.29 |
| Context window | 262K | 131K |
| Parameters | 1T | 671B |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.