What is the difference between DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max?

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs $0.14/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is $1.06/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max 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.

What is the difference between DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max?

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs $0.14/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is $1.06/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max 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.

Updated Sep 2025

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsQwen3 Max

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.14/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max compared across 54 shared prompts
Spec	DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$0.14/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$0.28/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	128K tokens	256K tokens
Released	Mar 2024	Sep 2025
LiveCodeBench	49.2%	74.8%

Our Verdict

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Qwen3 Max

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs 21x less per token.

Too close to call

What do DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Input

$0.14

8.6× cheaper

Output

$0.28

21× cheaper

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

Output

$6.00

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper on both — 8.6× input, 21× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

61%

Qwen3 Max uses 2.3x more transitions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Qwen3 Max

58%Vocabulary60%

18wSentence Length28w

0.73Hedging0.48

7.5Bold5.7

7.6Lists4.1

0.26Emoji0.45

1.60Headings0.78

0.08Transitions0.18

Based on 16 + 22 text responses

Research

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FAQ

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Updated Sep 2025

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsQwen3 Max

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.14/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max compared across 54 shared prompts
Spec	DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$0.14/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$0.28/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	128K tokens	256K tokens
Released	Mar 2024	Sep 2025
LiveCodeBench	49.2%	74.8%

Our Verdict

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Qwen3 Max

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

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs 21x less per token.

Too close to call

What do DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Input

$0.14

8.6× cheaper

Output

$0.28

21× cheaper

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

Output

$6.00

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper on both — 8.6× input, 21× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

61%

Qwen3 Max uses 2.3x more transitions

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)

Qwen3 Max

58%Vocabulary60%

18wSentence Length28w

0.73Hedging0.48

7.5Bold5.7

7.6Lists4.1

0.26Emoji0.45

1.60Headings0.78

0.08Transitions0.18

Based on 16 + 22 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Keep exploring

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Qwen3 Max vs Ox AlphaNew provider

Qwen3 Max vs Claude Opus 4New provider

Qwen3 Max vs Claude Opus 4.1New provider

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