DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B vs LightOnOCR-3 0.8B
Both have similar output pricing, while LightOnOCR-3 0.8B offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B or LightOnOCR-3 0.8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B | LightOnOCR-3 0.8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Scaleway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $2.46 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 33K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Oct 2026 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 33.6 | — |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B or LightOnOCR-3 0.8B cheaper?
DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B and LightOnOCR-3 0.8B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B or LightOnOCR-3 0.8B?
LightOnOCR-3 0.8B has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.