DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus vs Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 4 Scout offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus or Llama 4 Scout based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | Llama 4 Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Meta |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.27 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.00 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 164K | 1.3M |
| Parameters | — | 109B |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1419 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 130 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus or Llama 4 Scout cheaper?
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $1.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus or Llama 4 Scout?
Llama 4 Scout has the larger context window (1.3M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.