DeepSeek V3.1 vs GPT-5 Pro
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GPT-5 Pro offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3.1 or GPT-5 Pro based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3.1 | GPT-5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $15.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.95 | $120.00 |
| Context window | 164K | 400K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Oct 2025 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 140 | 151 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1420 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 71.3 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3.1 or GPT-5 Pro cheaper?
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.95 vs $120.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 or GPT-5 Pro?
GPT-5 Pro has the larger context window (400K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.