Model Comparison

DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs Claude 3.5 Haiku

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-R1-0528 is 1.8x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

DeepSeek-R1-0528 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU-Pro, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude 3.5 Haiku is better at 0 benchmarks.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-R1-0528 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($0.50/1M tokens) is 1.6x cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku ($0.80/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-R1-0528 ($2.15/1M tokens) is 1.9x cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku ($4.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Claude 3.5 Haiku is more expensive than DeepSeek-R1-0528.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input tokens$0.50
Output tokens$2.15
Best providerDeepinfra
Anthropic
Claude 3.5 Haiku
Input tokens$0.80
Output tokens$4.00
Best providerAWS Bedrock
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Claude 3.5 Haiku accepts 200,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-R1-0528's 131,072 tokens. Claude 3.5 Haiku can generate longer responses up to 200,000 tokens, while DeepSeek-R1-0528 is limited to 131,072 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Anthropic
Claude 3.5 Haiku
Input200,000 tokens
Output200,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is licensed under MIT, while Claude 3.5 Haiku uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

MIT

Open weights

Claude 3.5 Haiku

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-R1-0528 was released on 2025-05-28, while Claude 3.5 Haiku was released on 2024-10-22.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is 7 months newer than Claude 3.5 Haiku.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

May 28, 2025

11 months ago

7mo newer
Claude 3.5 Haiku

Oct 22, 2024

1.6 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is available from DeepInfra, DeepSeek, Novita. Claude 3.5 Haiku is available from Bedrock, Google, Anthropic.

DeepSeek-R1-0528

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.15/1M
deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.19/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.70/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M

Claude 3.5 Haiku

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AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.80/1MOutput Price:Output: $4.00/1M
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Google
Input Price:Input: $0.80/1MOutput Price:Output: $4.00/1M
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Anthropic
Input Price:Input: $1.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $5.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher GPQA score (81.0% vs 41.6%)
Higher MMLU-Pro score (85.0% vs 65.0%)
Higher SWE-Bench Verified score (44.6% vs 40.6%)
Anthropic
Larger context window (200,000 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528
Anthropic
Claude 3.5 Haiku

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs Claude 3.5 Haiku.

Which is better, DeepSeek-R1-0528 or Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-R1-0528 is made by DeepSeek and Claude 3.5 Haiku is made by Anthropic. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-R1-0528 compare to Claude 3.5 Haiku in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 scores MMLU-Redux: 93.4%, SimpleQA: 92.3%, AIME 2024: 91.4%, AIME 2025: 87.5%, MMLU-Pro: 85.0%. Claude 3.5 Haiku scores HumanEval: 88.1%, MGSM: 85.6%, DROP: 83.1%, MATH: 69.4%, MMLU-Pro: 65.0%.

Is DeepSeek-R1-0528 cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is 1.6x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-R1-0528 costs $0.50/M input and $2.15/M output via deepinfra. Claude 3.5 Haiku costs $0.80/M input and $4.00/M output via bedrock.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-R1-0528 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 supports 131K tokens and Claude 3.5 Haiku supports 200K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-R1-0528 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 200K), input pricing ($0.50 vs $0.80/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-R1-0528 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 is developed by DeepSeek and Claude 3.5 Haiku is developed by Anthropic.