Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek vs Meta
13 models vs 23 models
Meta is cheaper at the median: $0.18 against $0.27 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.5× less. Its cheapest paid model, Llama 3.2 1B Instruct ($0.03), compares with DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 ($0.08) at DeepSeek. DeepSeek lists 13 models; Meta lists 23 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
DeepSeek
Meta
Models listed
13
23
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.08
$0.03
Median in / out
$0.27 / $0.95
$0.18 / $0.37
Highest input / 1M
$0.70
$1.25
Largest context
1.05M
1.31M
Batch-tier models
1 of 13
0 of 23
Open-weight models
3
9
Free models
0
0
Vision models listed
1
0
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 | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 / $0.17 | Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor $0.10 / $0.20 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | DeepSeek | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | R1 0528 $0.70 | Muse Spark 1.1 $1.25 Muse Spark 1.2 $1.25 Muse Spark 1.3 $1.25 |
| 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 | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct $0.03 Llama 3.1 8B Instruct $0.05 Llama 3.2 3B Instruct $0.05 Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor $0.10 Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor $0.10 +6 more |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is DeepSeek or Meta cheaper?
Meta at the median: $0.18 against $0.27 for DeepSeek 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?
Meta lists more: DeepSeek 13, Meta 23. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
DeepSeek: 1 model list a batch tier. Meta: no batch tier listed. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 37% of standard for DeepSeek.
Which has the larger context window?
Meta has the larger: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (1.05M tokens) at DeepSeek, Llama 4 Scout (1.31M) at Meta.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
DeepSeek: 3 open-weight models. Meta: 9 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
DeepSeek: none listed at no per-token charge. Meta: none.
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