DeepSeek V3.2 Exp alternatives
Best DeepSeek V3.2 Exp alternatives
10 models that can stand in for DeepSeek V3.2 Exp, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
- Input / 1M
- $0.27
- Output / 1M
- $0.41
- Context
- 164K
- Intelligence
- 16.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from DeepSeek V3.2 Exp, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top DeepSeek V3.2 Exp alternatives
Each model is scored against DeepSeek V3.2 Exp. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp DeepSeek | Input / 1M$0.27 | Output / 1M$0.41 | Context164K | Intelligence16.6 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.26-4% | Output / 1M$0.42+2% | Context164K | Intelligence21.5+30% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-63% | Output / 1M$0.30-27% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence17+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-67% | Output / 1M$0.30-27% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence16.7+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-7% | Output / 1M$1.50+266% | Context1.05M+540% | Intelligence15.6-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-78% | Output / 1M$0.40-2% | Context200K+22% | Intelligence14.9-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 200K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27 | Output / 1M$1+144% | Context164K | Intelligence14.8-11% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.09-67% | Output / 1M$0.34-17% | Context262K+60% | Intelligence14.7-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-7% | Output / 1M$0.95+132% | Context164K | Intelligence13.7-17% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.05-81% | Output / 1M$0.40-2% | Context400K+144% | Intelligence13-22% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-63% | Output / 1M$0.40-2% | Context1.05M+540% | Intelligence10.4-37% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek V3.2 Exp?
DeepSeek V3.2 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.42 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.41 for DeepSeek V3.2 Exp.
Is there a cheaper alternative to DeepSeek V3.2 Exp?
Yes. Step 3.5 Flash charges $0.30 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.41 for DeepSeek V3.2 Exp.
Can I try DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare DeepSeek V3.2 Exp with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.