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  5. DeepSeek V3.1vsGPT-6 Luna Pro
Updated Sep 2026

DeepSeek V3.1vsGPT-6 Luna Pro

GPT-6 Luna Pro is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.1 at $0.1/M vs $0.2/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.1 and GPT-6 Luna Pro compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.1GPT-6 Luna Pro
Input price$0.2/M tokens$0.1/M tokens
Output price$0.8/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window164K tokens1.1M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedAug 2025Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3.1354 words
Of course! Here is a simple, delicious recipe using common pantry staples. Pantry Perfection Pasta This dish is a celebration of simplicity. The humble can of chickpeas is transformed into a crispy, savory topping, while a silky, garlic-infused oil coats the pasta for a meal that feels luxurious but is incredibly easy…
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GPT-6 Luna Pro127 words
Golden Pantry Pancakes Fluffy, lightly sweet pancakes made with everyday staples. Makes: About 6 small pancakes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus a little for the…
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.11,374 words
Of course. Here is a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan designed for a dedicated biohacker. This plan is aggressive, detailed, and incorporates the latest principles from longevity science, performance optimization, and systems biology. Disclaimer: This is an advanced protocol.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro2,057 words
12-week longevity and performance plan This is a structured starting plan for a generally healthy adult—not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care. The best longevity interventions are still the unglamorous ones: not smoking, regular exercise, adequate sleep, a high-quality diet, healthy blood pressure and…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3.11,083 words
Of course. Here is an innovative recipe designed to the specifications of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. Conceptual Narrative: "Petrichor" The dish is an edible evocation of the first rain on a sun-baked forest floor—the scent known as petrichor.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro1,215 words
Turbot, Sea Buckthorn, Mussel Beurre Blanc, and Celery-Root Silk Serves 4 A composed main course built around an unusual but harmonious pairing: briny mussel and turbot with intensely tart, apricot-like sea buckthorn.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

DeepSeek V3.11,333 words
Of course. This is an excellent exercise. The proposed architecture has several critical flaws that would lead to data loss, poor performance, and a broken user experience. Here is a detailed breakdown of the failure modes, race conditions, and bottlenecks, along with specific solutions and their trade-offs.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro1,906 words
The main architectural risk is that this design treats collaborative editing as ordinary “last write wins” data storage. It is not: edits need a well-defined order, reliable propagation, and a conflict model that preserves concurrent work.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V3.1824 words
Of course. Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan focused on three foundational pillars of health: Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery (which encompasses sleep and stress management). This plan is designed for a beginner, emphasizing consistency over perfection and building sustainable habits.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro327 words
A simple 1-month plan for better health and longevity Choose three foundations: eating well, moving regularly, and sleeping consistently. Aim for steady habits, not perfection. Diet: Make nourishing choices easier Week 1: Add one serving of fruit or vegetables to one meal each day.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

DeepSeek V3.1732 words
Of course. Here is the underwriting analysis for the HarborTech Services LBO. Financial Model (FY2026–FY2030) Entry Calculations: FY2025 EBITDA = $120.0m Enterprise Value (EV) at Entry = 12.0 x $120.0m = $1,440.0m Transaction Fees (Uses) = 2.0% x $1,440.0m = $28.8m Total Debt at Close = 5.5 x $120.0m = $660.0m Term…
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GPT-6 Luna Pro434 words
Operating and debt schedule Conventions: Interest is calculated on beginning-of-year debt; the 1% Term Loan amortization is 1% of its original $480m principal ($4.8m annually). Mezzanine PIK accrues at 2% annually.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.1
DeepSeek V3.1
GPT-6 Luna Pro
GPT-6 Luna Pro

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.1
Input
$0.20
Output
$0.80
GPT-6 Luna Pro
Input
$0.10
2.0× cheaper
Output
$0.50
1.6× cheaper

GPT-6 Luna Pro is cheaper on both: 2.0× input, 1.6× output.

Where to run it

10 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.18 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.25 in·$0.95 out·164k·100% upNNovitafp8$0.27 in·$1.00 out·131k·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.27 in·$1.00 out·164k·98.6% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in·$0.95 out·131k·99.6% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.55 in·$1.65 out·161k·99.7% upMMara$0.60 in·$1.70 out·131k·95.4% up
2 more hostsFewer hosts
SSambaNovafp8$0.65 in·$1.50 out·131k·96.5% upGoogle Vertex AIdegraded$0.60 in·$1.70 out·164k·0% up
GPT-6 Luna Pro2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·98.6% upOpenAI$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1.1M·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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FAQ

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DeepSeek V3.1 is developed by DeepSeek while GPT-6 Luna Pro is developed by OpenAI. DeepSeek V3.1 has a 164K token context window vs GPT-6 Luna Pro's 1.1M. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.1 and GPT-6 Luna Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.1 costs $0.2/M input tokens and GPT-6 Luna Pro costs $0.1/M input tokens. GPT-6 Luna Pro is $0.10/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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