DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Claude Sonnet 4.5
DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V4 Pro offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro or Claude Sonnet 4.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Venice AI | Venice AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.65 | $3.75 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.30 | $18.75 |
| Context window | 1M | 198K |
| Parameters | 1.6T | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.