Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 vs Claude 3.5 HaikuWhich is better in 2026?

DeepSeek-V3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 is 3.4x cheaper per token.

Verdict: DeepSeek-V3 vs Claude 3.5 Haiku — which is better?

DeepSeek-V3 (by DeepSeek) and Claude 3.5 Haiku (by Anthropic) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, MMLU-Pro, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude 3.5 Haiku is better at 0 benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, DeepSeek-V3 is roughly 3.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Claude 3.5 Haiku also accepts a larger context window (200,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose DeepSeek-V3 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 4 of 4 shared benchmarks
  • cost matters — it's about 3.4x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2024
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Claude 3.5 Haiku if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 200,000 token context window
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

4 benchmarks

DeepSeek-V3 outperforms in 4 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, MMLU-Pro, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude 3.5 Haiku is better at 0 benchmarks.

DeepSeek-V3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V3 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($0.27/1M tokens) is 3.0x cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku ($0.80/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 ($1.10/1M tokens) is 3.6x cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku ($4.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Claude 3.5 Haiku is more expensive than DeepSeek-V3.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Input tokens$0.27
Output tokens$1.10
Best providerDeepSeek
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-V3's 131,072 tokens. Claude 3.5 Haiku can generate longer responses up to 200,000 tokens, while DeepSeek-V3 is limited to 131,072 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
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-V3 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), 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-V3

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Claude 3.5 Haiku

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 was released on 2024-12-25, while Claude 3.5 Haiku was released on 2024-10-22.

DeepSeek-V3 is 2 months newer than Claude 3.5 Haiku.

DeepSeek-V3

Dec 25, 2024

1.4 years ago

2mo 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-V3 is available from DeepSeek. Claude 3.5 Haiku is available from Bedrock, Google, Anthropic.

DeepSeek-V3

deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.27/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.10/1M

Claude 3.5 Haiku

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AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.80/1MOutput Price:Output: $4.00/1M
google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $0.80/1MOutput Price:Output: $4.00/1M
anthropic logo
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 DROP score (91.6% vs 83.1%)
Higher GPQA score (59.1% vs 41.6%)
Higher MMLU-Pro score (75.9% vs 65.0%)
Higher SWE-Bench Verified score (42.0% vs 40.6%)
Anthropic
Larger context window (200,000 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3
Anthropic
Claude 3.5 Haiku

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 vs Claude 3.5 Haiku.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 or Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-V3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. DeepSeek-V3 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-V3 compare to Claude 3.5 Haiku in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 scores DROP: 91.6%, CLUEWSC: 90.9%, MATH-500: 90.2%, MMLU-Redux: 89.1%, MMLU: 88.5%. Claude 3.5 Haiku scores HumanEval: 88.1%, MGSM: 85.6%, DROP: 83.1%, MATH: 69.4%, MMLU-Pro: 65.0%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 cheaper than Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-V3 is 3.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 costs $0.27/M input and $1.10/M output via deepseek. Claude 3.5 Haiku costs $0.80/M input and $4.00/M output via bedrock.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-V3 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-V3 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 200K), input pricing ($0.27 vs $0.80/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 and Claude 3.5 Haiku?

DeepSeek-V3 is developed by DeepSeek and Claude 3.5 Haiku is developed by Anthropic.

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