Side-by-side comparison
Qwen-Plus vs DeepSeek V3
| Qwen-Plus | DeepSeek V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | DeepSeek |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 1,000,000 | 163,840 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | tools, json_mode | tools, json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.2600 | 0.3200 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.7800 | 0.8900 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Qwen-Plus or DeepSeek V3?
Qwen-Plus is cheaper than DeepSeek V3 on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.085 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Qwen-Plus or DeepSeek V3?
Qwen-Plus has the larger context window at 1M tokens versus 164k tokens for DeepSeek V3. That means Qwen-Plus can ingest about 6.1x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Qwen-Plus and DeepSeek V3?
Qwen-Plus comes from Qwen; DeepSeek V3 comes from DeepSeek. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.