Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Claude Opus 4.1

Claude Opus 4.1 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 60.6x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Claude Opus 4.1 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).

Claude Opus 4.1 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

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Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens) is 53.6x cheaper than Claude Opus 4.1 ($15.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens) is 65.8x cheaper than Claude Opus 4.1 ($75.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Claude Opus 4.1 is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3 0324.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input tokens$0.28
Output tokens$1.14
Best providerNovita
Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.1
Input tokens$15.00
Output tokens$75.00
Best providerAnthropic
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Claude Opus 4.1 accepts 200,000 input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V3 0324's 163,840 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while Claude Opus 4.1 is limited to 32,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input163,840 tokens
Output163,840 tokens
Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.1
Input200,000 tokens
Output32,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Claude Opus 4.1 supports multimodal inputs, whereas DeepSeek-V3 0324 does not.

Claude Opus 4.1 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Claude Opus 4.1

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Claude Opus 4.1 uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-V3 0324

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Claude Opus 4.1

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while Claude Opus 4.1 was released on 2025-08-05.

Claude Opus 4.1 is 4 months newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

Mar 25, 2025

1.1 years ago

Claude Opus 4.1

Aug 5, 2025

9 months ago

4mo newer

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-V3 0324 is available from Novita. Claude Opus 4.1 is available from Anthropic, Bedrock, Google.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.28/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.14/1M

Claude Opus 4.1

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Anthropic
Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $75.00/1M
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AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $75.00/1M
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Google
Input Price:Input: $15.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $75.00/1M
* 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
Anthropic
Larger context window (200,000 tokens)
Supports multimodal inputs
Higher GPQA score (80.9% vs 68.4%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Anthropic
Claude Opus 4.1

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Claude Opus 4.1.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 0324 or Claude Opus 4.1?

Claude Opus 4.1 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is made by DeepSeek and Claude Opus 4.1 is made by Anthropic. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-V3 0324 compare to Claude Opus 4.1 in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 scores MATH-500: 94.0%, MMLU-Pro: 81.2%, GPQA: 68.4%, AIME 2024: 59.4%, LiveCodeBench: 49.2%. Claude Opus 4.1 scores MMMLU: 89.5%, TAU-bench Retail: 82.4%, GPQA: 80.9%, AIME 2025: 78.0%, MMMU (validation): 77.1%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 0324 cheaper than Claude Opus 4.1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 53.6x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs $0.28/M input and $1.14/M output via novita. Claude Opus 4.1 costs $15.00/M input and $75.00/M output via anthropic.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Claude Opus 4.1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 supports 164K tokens and Claude Opus 4.1 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-V3 0324 and Claude Opus 4.1?

Key differences include context window (164K vs 200K), input pricing ($0.28 vs $15.00/M), multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Claude Opus 4.1?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is developed by DeepSeek and Claude Opus 4.1 is developed by Anthropic.