Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 23+ DeepSeek models and 5+ Perplexity models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 04231,048.576K$0.0484text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,310.72K$0.0650text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text+image->text

Top 5 cheapest — Perplexity

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Perplexity: Sonar127.072K$1.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research128K$2.0000text->text
Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro128K$2.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro200K$3.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search200K$3.0000text+image->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — DeepSeek or Perplexity?

DeepSeek has 23 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Perplexity?

DeepSeek average: $0.32/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

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

DeepSeek: 20 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between DeepSeek and Perplexity?

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

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