DeepSeek R1 0528 vs Qwen3 Max
DeepSeek R1 0528 is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3 Max offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek R1 0528 or Qwen3 Max based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Alibaba (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.57 | $0.86 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.29 | $3.44 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | May 2025 | Sep 2025 |
FAQ
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