Model Comparison

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs Grok-4 HeavyWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Grok-4 Heavy across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs Grok-4 Heavy — which is better?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny (by DeepSeek) and Grok-4 Heavy (by xAI) 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.

Choose DeepSeek VL2 Tiny if…

  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Grok-4 Heavy if…

  • you are already invested in the xAI ecosystem
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Grok-4 Heavydon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Grok-4 Heavy support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Grok-4 Heavy

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny is licensed under deepseek, while Grok-4 Heavy uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

deepseek

Open weights

Grok-4 Heavy

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny was released on 2024-12-13, while Grok-4 Heavy's release date is not specified.

We can confirm DeepSeek VL2 Tiny's release timeline, but cannot make a direct age comparison without Grok-4 Heavy's release date.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

Dec 13, 2024

1.5 years ago

Grok-4 Heavy

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Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Grok-4 Heavy has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-12-31, while DeepSeek VL2 Tiny's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Grok-4 Heavy's training data extends to 2024-12-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek VL2 Tiny's cutoff date.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

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Grok-4 Heavy

Dec 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Has open weights
xAI

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek VL2 Tiny
xAI
Grok-4 Heavy

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs Grok-4 Heavy.

Which is better, DeepSeek VL2 Tiny or Grok-4 Heavy?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny (DeepSeek) and Grok-4 Heavy (xAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does DeepSeek VL2 Tiny compare to Grok-4 Heavy in benchmarks?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny scores DocVQA: 88.9%, ChartQA: 81.0%, OCRBench: 80.9%, TextVQA: 80.7%, AI2D: 71.6%. Grok-4 Heavy scores AIME 2025: 100.0%, HMMT25: 96.7%, GPQA: 88.4%, LiveCodeBench: 79.4%, USAMO25: 61.9%.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Grok-4 Heavy?

Key differences include licensing (deepseek vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Grok-4 Heavy?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny is developed by DeepSeek and Grok-4 Heavy is developed by xAI.

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