Side-by-side comparison of API pricing, context windows, and capabilities. Both models are available through one MeshTok API key at official list pricing.
Cheaper input: DeepSeek R1 (0528) ($0.55/M) · Longer context: GPT-5.6 Sol (400K)
| DeepSeek | OpenAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.55/M | $5.00/M |
| Output price | $2.19/M | $30.00/M |
| Context window | 128K | 400K |
| Vendor | DeepSeek | OpenAI |
| Origin | CN | US |
| Image input | No | Yes |
| Video input | No | No |
| Audio input | No | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Coding | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |