DeepSeek V3 vs DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek V3 is cheaper on output tokens. Choose DeepSeek V3 or DeepSeek R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | D.Run (China) | D.Run (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | 671B | 671B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.