DeepSeek V3.1 vs Grok 3
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V3.1 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3.1 or Grok 3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3.1 | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Poe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.95 | $15.00 |
| Context window | 164K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 3T |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Apr 2025 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 140 | 138 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1420 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 53.3 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3.1 or Grok 3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.95 vs $15.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 or Grok 3?
DeepSeek V3.1 has the larger context window (164K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.