R1 0528 alternatives
Best R1 0528 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for R1 0528, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
R1 0528
- Input / 1M
- $0.50
- Output / 1M
- $2.15
- Context
- 164K
- Intelligence
- 13.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from R1 0528, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top R1 0528 alternatives
Each model is scored against R1 0528. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 0528 DeepSeek | Input / 1M$0.50 | Output / 1M$2.15 | Context164K | Intelligence13.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.25-50% | Output / 1M$1.50-30% | Context1.05M+540% | Intelligence15.6+19% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-40% | Output / 1M$2.50+16% | Context1.05M+540% | Intelligence15.5+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and image and audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27-46% | Output / 1M$1-53% | Context164K | Intelligence14.8+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-50% | Output / 1M$0.95-56% | Context164K | Intelligence13.7+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-40% | Output / 1M$2.50+16% | Context1M+510% | Intelligence13.4+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts image and video and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+20% | Output / 1M$2.20+2% | Context131K-20% | Intelligence12.8-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.57+14% | Output / 1M$2.30+7% | Context131K-20% | Intelligence12.7-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.55+10% | Output / 1M$2.20+2% | Context1M+510% | Intelligence11.7-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70+40% | Output / 1M$2.50+16% | Context64K-61% | Intelligence11.4-13% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.29-42% | Output / 1M$1.14-47% | Context164K | Intelligence9.7-26% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to R1 0528?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.15 for R1 0528.
Is there a cheaper alternative to R1 0528?
Yes. DeepSeek V3.1 charges $0.95 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.15 for R1 0528.
Can I try R1 0528 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare R1 0528 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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