Model Comparison

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs o1-proWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and o1-pro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs o1-pro — which is better?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny (by DeepSeek) and o1-pro (by OpenAI) 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 o1-pro if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2024

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and o1-prodon'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 o1-pro support multimodal inputs.

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

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

Text
Images
Audio
Video

o1-pro

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny is licensed under deepseek, while o1-pro 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

o1-pro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny was released on 2024-12-13, while o1-pro was released on 2024-12-17.

o1-pro is 0 month newer than DeepSeek VL2 Tiny.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

Dec 13, 2024

1.6 years ago

o1-pro

Dec 17, 2024

1.6 years ago

4d newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

o1-pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2023-09-30, while DeepSeek VL2 Tiny's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm o1-pro's training data extends to 2023-09-30, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek VL2 Tiny's cutoff date.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny

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o1-pro

Sep 2023

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Has open weights
OpenAI

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

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and o1-pro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny
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o1-pro
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek VL2 Tiny vs o1-pro.

Which is better, DeepSeek VL2 Tiny or o1-pro?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny (DeepSeek) and o1-pro (OpenAI) 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 o1-pro in benchmarks?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny scores DocVQA: 88.9%, ChartQA: 81.0%, OCRBench: 80.9%, TextVQA: 80.7%, AI2D: 71.6%. o1-pro scores AIME 2024: 86.0%, GPQA: 79.0%.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and o1-pro?

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

Who makes DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and o1-pro?

DeepSeek VL2 Tiny is developed by DeepSeek and o1-pro is developed by OpenAI.

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