Provider comparison

Alibaba vs DeepSeek

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 1+ Alibaba models and 15+ DeepSeek models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Alibaba

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B131.072K$0.0900text->text

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.132.768K$0.1500text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3 0324163.84K$0.2000text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus163.84K$0.2100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto)163.84K$0.2100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.2163.84K$0.2600text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Alibaba or DeepSeek?

Alibaba has 1 models. DeepSeek has 15 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Alibaba or DeepSeek?

Alibaba average: $0.09/1M. DeepSeek average: $0.35/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Alibaba: 1 models. DeepSeek: 12 models.

How do I compare specific models between Alibaba and DeepSeek?

Use the Alibaba and DeepSeek collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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