DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Qwen3-Max-Preview
Qwen3-Max-Preview is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V4 Pro offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro or Qwen3-Max-Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Qwen3-Max-Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | CrofAI | iFlow |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.35 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 256K |
| Parameters | 1.6T | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Sep 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 74.4 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1439 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4 Pro or Qwen3-Max-Preview cheaper?
Qwen3-Max-Preview is cheaper on output tokens ($0.00 vs $0.80 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Pro or Qwen3-Max-Preview?
DeepSeek V4 Pro has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.