Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek vs OpenAI
13 models vs 44 models
DeepSeek is cheaper at the median: $0.27 against $2.00 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 7.4× less. Its cheapest paid model, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 ($0.08), compares with gpt-oss-20b ($0.02) at OpenAI. DeepSeek lists 13 models; OpenAI lists 44 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
DeepSeek
OpenAI
Models listed
13
44
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.08
$0.02
Median in / out
$0.27 / $0.95
$2.00 / $10.00
Highest input / 1M
$0.70
$30.00
Largest context
1.05M
1.05M
Batch-tier models
1 of 13
20 of 44
Open-weight models
3
8
Free models
0
0
Vision models listed
1
3
Audio models listed
0
4
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 | OpenAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 / $0.17 | GPT-6 Luna $0.10 / $0.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | DeepSeek | OpenAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | GPT-4 $30.00 o1 $15.00 GPT-6 Astra $10.00 GPT-4 Turbo $10.00 GPT-5 Image $10.00 +4 more |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | R1 0528 $0.70 | GPT-3.5 Turbo $0.50 o3 Mini High $1.10 o4 Mini $1.10 o4 Mini High $1.10 GPT-5 $1.25 +16 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 | gpt-oss-20b $0.02 gpt-oss-120b $0.03 gpt-oss-safeguard-20b $0.08 GPT-6 Luna $0.10 GPT-5.6 Luna $0.20 |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is DeepSeek or OpenAI cheaper?
DeepSeek at the median: $0.27 against $2.00 for OpenAI 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?
OpenAI lists more: DeepSeek 13, OpenAI 44. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
DeepSeek: 1 model list a batch tier. OpenAI: 20 models list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 37% of standard for DeepSeek and 50% for OpenAI.
Which has the larger context window?
OpenAI has the larger: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (1.05M tokens) at DeepSeek, GPT-5.4 (1.05M) at OpenAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
DeepSeek: 3 open-weight models. OpenAI: 8 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
DeepSeek: none listed at no per-token charge. OpenAI: none.
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- Is DeepSeek or OpenAI cheaper?
- Which provider has more models?
- Do both offer batch pricing?