Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Qwen

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 15+ DeepSeek models and 52+ Qwen models.

At a glance

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

Top 5 cheapest — Qwen

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Qwen: Qwen3 4B (free)40.96K$0.0000text->text
Qwen: Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B (free)262K$0.0000text->text
Qwen: Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct (free)262.144K$0.0000text->text
Qwen: Qwen3.6 Plus Preview (free)1,000K$0.0000text->text
Qwen: Qwen2.5 Coder 7B Instruct32.768K$0.0300text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — DeepSeek or Qwen?

DeepSeek has 15 models. Qwen has 52 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Qwen?

DeepSeek average: $0.35/1M. Qwen average: $0.22/1M.

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

DeepSeek: 12 models. Qwen: 40 models.

How do I compare specific models between DeepSeek and Qwen?

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

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