Model Comparison

DeepSeek VL2 vs GPT-4o miniWhich is better in 2026?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

Verdict: DeepSeek VL2 vs GPT-4o mini — which is better?

DeepSeek VL2 (by DeepSeek) and GPT-4o mini (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.

DeepSeek VL2 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (MathVista), while GPT-4o mini is better at 1 benchmark (MMMU). Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

DeepSeek VL2 also accepts a larger context window (129,280 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose DeepSeek VL2 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 129,280 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2024
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose GPT-4o mini if…

  • you want predictable pricing at $0.15/M input and $0.60/M output

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

DeepSeek VL2 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (MathVista), while GPT-4o mini is better at 1 benchmark (MMMU).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

Sat Jun 27 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek VL2 accepts 129,280 input tokens compared to GPT-4o mini's 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek VL2 can generate longer responses up to 129,280 tokens, while GPT-4o mini is limited to 16,384 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek VL2
Input129,280 tokens
Output129,280 tokens
OpenAI
GPT-4o mini
Input128,000 tokens
Output16,384 tokens
Sat Jun 27 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both DeepSeek VL2 and GPT-4o mini support multimodal inputs.

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

DeepSeek VL2

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GPT-4o mini

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek VL2 is licensed under deepseek, while GPT-4o mini uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek VL2

deepseek

Open weights

GPT-4o mini

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek VL2 was released on 2024-12-13, while GPT-4o mini was released on 2024-07-18.

DeepSeek VL2 is 5 months newer than GPT-4o mini.

DeepSeek VL2

Dec 13, 2024

1.5 years ago

4mo newer
GPT-4o mini

Jul 18, 2024

1.9 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

GPT-4o mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2023-10-01, while DeepSeek VL2's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm GPT-4o mini's training data extends to 2023-10-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek VL2's cutoff date.

DeepSeek VL2

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GPT-4o mini

Oct 2023

Provider Availability

DeepSeek VL2 is available from Replicate. GPT-4o mini is available from Azure.

DeepSeek VL2

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Replicate

GPT-4o mini

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Azure
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (129,280 tokens)
Has open weights
Higher MathVista score (62.8% vs 56.7%)
OpenAI
Higher MMMU score (59.4% vs 51.1%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek VL2 and GPT-4o mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek VL2
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek VL2 vs GPT-4o mini.

Which is better, DeepSeek VL2 or GPT-4o mini?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. DeepSeek VL2 is made by DeepSeek and GPT-4o mini is made by OpenAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does DeepSeek VL2 compare to GPT-4o mini in benchmarks?

DeepSeek VL2 scores DocVQA: 93.3%, ChartQA: 86.0%, TextVQA: 84.2%, AI2D: 81.4%, OCRBench: 81.1%. GPT-4o mini scores HumanEval: 87.2%, MGSM: 87.0%, MMLU: 82.0%, DROP: 79.7%, MATH: 70.2%.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek VL2 and GPT-4o mini?

DeepSeek VL2 supports 129K tokens and GPT-4o mini 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 VL2 and GPT-4o mini?

Key differences include context window (129K vs 128K), licensing (deepseek vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek VL2 and GPT-4o mini?

DeepSeek VL2 is developed by DeepSeek and GPT-4o mini is developed by OpenAI.

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