Is DeepSeek V3.1 or Qwen-VL Max cheaper?

Qwen-VL Max is cheaper on output tokens ($0.57 vs $1.72 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 or Qwen-VL Max?

Both models offer a similar context window.

DeepSeek V3.1 vs Qwen-VL Max

Qwen-VL Max is cheaper on output tokens. Choose DeepSeek V3.1 or Qwen-VL Max based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	DeepSeek V3.1	Qwen-VL Max
Provider	Alibaba (China)	Alibaba (China)
Input / 1M tokens	$0.57	$0.23
Output / 1M tokens	$1.72	$0.57
Context window	131K	131K
Parameters	—	7B
Open weights	No	No
Released	Jan 2025	Apr 2024

DeepSeek V3.1 details →Qwen-VL Max details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.