DeepSeek V3.1 alternatives
Best DeepSeek V3.1 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for DeepSeek V3.1, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
DeepSeek V3.1
- Input / 1M
- $0.25
- Output / 1M
- $0.95
- Context
- 164K
- Intelligence
- 13.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from DeepSeek V3.1, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top DeepSeek V3.1 alternatives
Each model is scored against DeepSeek V3.1. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeepSeek V3.1 DeepSeek | Input / 1M$0.25 | Output / 1M$0.95 | Context164K | Intelligence13.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.27+8% | Output / 1M$0.41-57% | Context164K | Intelligence16.6+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25 | Output / 1M$1.50+58% | Context1.05M+540% | Intelligence15.6+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27+8% | Output / 1M$1+5% | Context164K | Intelligence14.8+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-64% | Output / 1M$0.34-64% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence14.7+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25 | Output / 1M$0.75-21% | Context128K-22% | Intelligence13.8+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+100% | Output / 1M$2.15+126% | Context164K | Intelligence13.1-4% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.05-80% | Output / 1M$0.40-58% | Context400K+144% | Intelligence13-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-64% | Output / 1M$0.55-42% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence12-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+20% | Output / 1M$1+5% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence11.9-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29+16% | Output / 1M$1.14+20% | Context164K | Intelligence9.7-29% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek V3.1?
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.41 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.95 for DeepSeek V3.1.
Is there a cheaper alternative to DeepSeek V3.1?
Yes. Gemma 4 31B charges $0.34 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.95 for DeepSeek V3.1.
Can I try DeepSeek V3.1 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare DeepSeek V3.1 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to DeepSeek V3.1 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.