Model Comparison
DeepSeek-R1 vs Grok Code Fast 1
Comparing DeepSeek-R1 and Grok Code Fast 1 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
DeepSeek-R1 and Grok Code Fast 1 don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-R1 ($0.55/1M tokens) is 2.8x more expensive than Grok Code Fast 1 ($0.20/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-R1 ($2.19/1M tokens) is 1.5x more expensive than Grok Code Fast 1 ($1.50/1M tokens).
In conclusion, DeepSeek-R1 is more expensive than Grok Code Fast 1.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Grok Code Fast 1 accepts 256,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-R1's 131,072 tokens. DeepSeek-R1 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Grok Code Fast 1 is limited to 10,000 tokens.
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek-R1 is licensed under MIT, while Grok Code Fast 1 uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-R1 was released on 2025-01-20, while Grok Code Fast 1 was released on 2025-08-28.
Grok Code Fast 1 is 7 months newer than DeepSeek-R1.
Jan 20, 2025
1.4 years ago
Aug 28, 2025
9 months ago
7mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-R1 is available from DeepSeek, DeepInfra, Together, Fireworks. Grok Code Fast 1 is available from xAI.
DeepSeek-R1
Grok Code Fast 1
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
DeepSeek-R1
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-R1 vs Grok Code Fast 1.