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  5. DeepSeek R1 0528vsGPT-6 Luna Pro
Updated Sep 2026

DeepSeek R1 0528vsGPT-6 Luna Pro

DeepSeek R1 0528 is cheaper than GPT-6 Luna Pro at $0/M vs $0.1/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 0528 and GPT-6 Luna Pro compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1 0528GPT-6 Luna Pro
Input priceFree$0.1/M tokens
Output priceFree$0.5/M tokens
Context window164K tokens1.1M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMay 2025Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 5 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

DeepSeek R1 0528848 words
Here's how to explain LLM learning and generation to each audience, tailored to their perspective: For the Experienced Software Engineer (Skeptical about "Next Word Prediction") Focus: Systems analogy, emergent complexity, pattern recognition as understanding.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro892 words
For an experienced software engineer Think of a language model as a system trained to continue sequences: given a prefix of text, it assigns probabilities to possible next tokens (tokens are pieces of words, not necessarily whole words) and learns to make the observed continuation likely.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

DeepSeek R1 05281,345 words
Here’s an analysis of exploitable clauses, proposed modifications, and legal reasoning: Red Flag Clauses & Exploitation Risks: Scope (Clause 1): Exploitation: "Modify scope at any time without additional compensation" allows unlimited scope creep. Client could demand vastly more work without paying extra.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro2,116 words
This agreement is heavily one-sided. Several terms let the Client expand the work, delay or deny payment, claim ownership of the Contractor’s existing materials, and expose the Contractor to potentially unlimited liability.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek R1 05281,203 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920, rather than 1947, would have fundamentally reshaped the 20th century, creating a technological acceleration of roughly 25-30 years by 1980. Here’s a detailed analysis of the implications: I.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro1,661 words
The biggest change would not be that 1920 suddenly gets modern computers. It would be that governments and firms have six or seven extra decades to develop semiconductor materials, manufacturing, and applications.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek R1 0528478 words
Here's a concrete, hour-by-hour action plan prioritizing patient safety, legal compliance, and long-term stakeholder trust, while managing immediate financial and reputational risks: Core Principle: Patient safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.
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GPT-6 Luna Pro1,986 words
I would not wait six months for a completed regulatory process, and I would not wait for perfect certainty before taking proportionate steps to protect patients.
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Startup Pitch Teardown

Here's a pitch deck summary for a startup called "MindMeld AI": **Slide 1 - Vision:** "We're building the future of human-AI collaboration.…

DeepSeek R1 0528657 words
Here are the 3 weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch deck, why they are weak, and how to strengthen them: Weak Claim (Slide 3): "Our proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy. Works with any language, any device."
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GPT-6 Luna Pro401 words
“94% accuracy” and “works with any language, any device” Why it’s weak: “Accuracy” is undefined. It could mean classifying a small set of prompted words in a controlled lab—not reliably generating free-form text.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1 0528
DeepSeek R1 0528
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 R1 0528
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
GPT-6 Luna Pro
Input
$0.10
Output
$0.50
Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek R1 05284 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.50 in·$2.15 out·164k·99.9% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.50 in·$2.18 out·164k·99.9% upSStreamLake$0.57 in·$2.29 out·128k·99.3% upNNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·164k·99.5% 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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DeepSeek R1 0528 is developed by DeepSeek while GPT-6 Luna Pro is developed by OpenAI. DeepSeek R1 0528 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 R1 0528 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 R1 0528 costs $0/M input tokens and GPT-6 Luna Pro costs $0.1/M input tokens. DeepSeek R1 0528 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.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 0528 and GPT-6 Luna Pro across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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