Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 1.1x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 0324 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, LiveCodeBench).

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens) is 1.1x cheaper than LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 ($0.30/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens) is 1.1x cheaper than LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 ($1.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 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
Meituan
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerMeituan
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

111.0B diff

DeepSeek-V3 0324 has 111.0B more parameters than LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601, making it 19.8% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
671.0Bparameters
Meituan
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
560.0Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-V3 0324
560.0B
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V3 0324 accepts 163,840 input tokens compared to LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input163,840 tokens
Output163,840 tokens
Meituan
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 uses MIT.

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

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 was released on 2026-01-14.

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is 10 months newer than DeepSeek-V3 0324.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

Mar 25, 2025

1.2 years ago

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

Jan 14, 2026

4 months ago

9mo 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. LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is available from Meituan.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

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

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

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Meituan
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (163,840 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Meituan
Higher GPQA score (80.5% vs 68.4%)
Higher LiveCodeBench score (82.8% vs 49.2%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Meituan
LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 0324 or LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601?

LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 0324 is made by DeepSeek and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is made by Meituan. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek-V3 0324 compare to LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 scores MATH-500: 94.0%, MMLU-Pro: 81.2%, GPQA: 68.4%, AIME 2024: 59.4%, LiveCodeBench: 49.2%. LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 scores AIME 2025: 99.6%, Tau2 Telecom: 99.3%, Tau2 Retail: 88.6%, LiveCodeBench: 82.8%, GPQA: 80.5%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 0324 cheaper than LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 1.1x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs $0.28/M input and $1.14/M output via novita. LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via meituan.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 0324 and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 supports 164K tokens and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 supports 128K 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 LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601?

Key differences include context window (164K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.28 vs $0.30/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 0324 and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is developed by DeepSeek and LongCat-Flash-Thinking-2601 is developed by Meituan.