Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek vs Google
13 models vs 39 models
DeepSeek is cheaper at the median: $0.27 against $0.50 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.9× less. Its cheapest paid model, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 ($0.08), compares with Gemma 3 4B ($0.05) at Google. DeepSeek lists 13 models; Google lists 39 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
DeepSeek
Google
Models listed
13
39
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.08
$0.05
Median in / out
$0.27 / $0.95
$0.50 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$0.70
$2.00
Largest context
1.05M
1.05M
Batch-tier models
1 of 13
9 of 39
Open-weight models
3
13
Free models
0
4
Vision models listed
1
3
Audio models listed
0
1
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | DeepSeek | |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 / $0.17 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite $0.25 / $1.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | DeepSeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | R1 0528 $0.70 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview $0.50 Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) $0.50 Gemma 2 27B $0.65 Gemini 3.6 Flash $0.75 Gemini 3.7 Flash $0.75 +7 more |
| Budget under $0.50 | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp $0.22 DeepSeek V3.1 $0.25 DeepSeek V3.2 $0.26 DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus $0.27 +3 more | Gemma 3 4B $0.05 Gemma 3 12B $0.05 Gemma 4 26B A4B $0.07 Gemma 3 27B $0.08 Gemma 4 31B $0.09 +6 more |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is DeepSeek or Google cheaper?
DeepSeek at the median: $0.27 against $0.50 for Google per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
Google lists more: DeepSeek 13, Google 39. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
DeepSeek: 1 model list a batch tier. Google: 9 models list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 37% of standard for DeepSeek and 50% for Google.
Which has the larger context window?
They are level: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (1.05M tokens) at DeepSeek, Gemini 2.5 Flash (1.05M) at Google.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
DeepSeek: 3 open-weight models. Google: 13 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
DeepSeek: none listed at no per-token charge. Google: 4 models.
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