Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek vs xAI
13 models vs 7 models
DeepSeek is cheaper at the median: $0.27 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 4.6× less. Its cheapest paid model, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 ($0.08), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. DeepSeek lists 13 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
DeepSeek
xAI
Models listed
13
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.08
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.27 / $0.95
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$0.70
$2.00
Largest context
1.05M
2M
Models with a batch tier
1 of 13
1 of 7
Open-weight models
3
0
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 | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 / $0.17 | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | DeepSeek | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | R1 0528 $0.70 | Grok Build 0.1 $1.00 Grok 4.20 $1.25 Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent $1.25 Grok 4.3 $1.25 Grok 4.5 $2.00 +2 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 | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is DeepSeek or xAI cheaper?
DeepSeek at the median: $0.27 against $1.25 for xAI 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?
DeepSeek lists more: DeepSeek 13, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
DeepSeek: 1 model list a batch tier. xAI: 1 model list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 37% of standard for DeepSeek and 80% for xAI.
Which has the larger context window?
xAI has the larger: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (1.05M tokens) at DeepSeek, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
DeepSeek: 3 open-weight models. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
DeepSeek: none listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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