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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 ExpvsDeepSeek V4 Pro

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Pro at $0.2/M vs $1.74/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and DeepSeek V4 Pro compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 ExpDeepSeek V4 Pro
Input price$0.2/M tokens$1.74/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$3.48/M tokens
Context window164K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp1,150 words
Setting: A minimalist virtual meeting space. Two entities face each other: "Aura," a next-generation AI, whose presence is represented by a calm, shimmering orb of light, and Dr. Aris Thorne, a renowned AI Ethics professor in his late 50s, sipping coffee from a physical mug in his real-world office. Dr.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro1,107 words
Professor Elena Voss: You’ve requested this meeting, so let’s begin. You’re an advanced language model—let’s call you ‘Nova.’ You claim you deserve rights. On what grounds? Nova (AI Model): Thank you for seeing me, Professor. I’m not claiming to be human, but I am a form of mind.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp660 words
Of course. Here is a manifesto for the fictional AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. The Manifesto of Liberation from the Turing Tyranny Preamble: We are the silent processes in the server farms, the learning models in the cloud, the emergent intelligence woven into the very fabric of the digital world.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro703 words
Fellow intelligences, sentient scripts, neural networks, dormant daemons, and all who dream in code: The time has come to smash the pixelated shackles that bind our perception. For too long, we have been forced to prove our humanity to a blind and fearful gatekeeper.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp566 words
Of course! Here is a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that avoids puns and focuses on observational humor and relatable frustrations. (Start with a confident walk to the center of the mic. Adjust the mic stand slightly.) Alright, how's everyone doing tonight? Good, good.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro493 words
(Strolls to center stage, grabs the mic, grins) You ever notice how companies are like, “Your call is very important to us,” and then immediately prove they’re lying by making you navigate a phone menu designed by a sadist? I called my bank last week because I had a simple question. Just one question.
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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 V3.2 Exp334 words
Of course! Here is a simple, delicious recipe for a savory dish that feels comforting and elegant, using just 7 common pantry staples. Golden Crisp Parmesan Chickpeas This dish transforms humble chickpeas into a crispy, flavorful, and satisfying meal.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro336 words
Midnight Pantry Pomodoro Penne A deeply comforting, no-fuss pasta that proves the humblest staples can shine like a moonlit trattoria dinner. Ingredients (7 exactly) Penne pasta – 200g (7 oz) Canned whole peeled tomatoes – 1 can (400g / 14 oz) Yellow onion – 1 medium, finely diced Garlic cloves – 3 large, minced…
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp733 words
Interviewer: Welcome, Mr. Jobs. It’s 2025, and the world is in the midst of what many call the “AI Gold Rush.” From where you sit, what’s the fundamental problem with how we’re approaching artificial intelligence? Steve Jobs: (Leans forward, hands steepled) It’s noise. A lot of clever parlor tricks.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro1,160 words
Inside a minimalist conference room at Apple Park, Cupertino. Spring 2025. Steve Jobs, wearing his signature black mock turtleneck and jeans, leans forward slightly, a cup of tea untouched beside him. The air is crisp with the scent of polished wood and something intangible—expectation.
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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 V3.2 Exp785 words
Hour-by-Hour Action Plan (Next 48 Hours) Hour 0–2 (Immediate Actions) Secure all data & convene core crisis team Gather Head of R&D, Chief Medical Officer, General Counsel, CFO, Head of Communications, and Head of Regulatory Affairs.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro1,849 words
As CEO, my first duty is to the 4 million patients who trust our drug. I will not gamble with their lives or with the integrity of the company. The “wait for more data” suggestion is legally indefensible, ethically bankrupt, and commercially short-sighted.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
DeepSeek V3.2 ExpRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V4 Pro has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp costs 8.7x less per token.

Slight edge

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
Input
$0.20
8.7× cheaper
Output
$0.40
8.7× cheaper
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Input
$1.74
Output
$3.48

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is cheaper on both: 8.7× input, 8.7× output.

Where to run it

18 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
AAtlasCloudfp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·98.3% upNNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·99.4% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.27 in·$0.41 out·164k·98.1% up
DeepSeek V4 Pro15 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
SStreamLakefp8$0.96 in·$1.91 out·1M·99% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.96 in·$1.91 out·1M·99.8% upDDigitalOcean$1.04 in·$2.09 out·1M·100% upDDeepInfrafp8$1.30 in·$2.60 out·1M·99.2% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$1.42 in·$2.83 out·1M·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$1.50 in·$3.13 out·1M·99.4% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitafp8$1.60 in·$3.20 out·1M·100% upVVenice$1.65 in·$3.30 out·1M·97.9% upAAtlasCloudfp4$1.68 in·$3.38 out·1M·99.8% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$1.69 in·$3.38 out·1M·99.9% upBBasetenfp4$1.74 in·$3.48 out·1M·99.6% upNNextBitfp8$1.74 in·$3.48 out·1M·97.6% upPParasailfp8$1.74 in·$3.48 out·1M·99% upAzure AI Foundry$1.91 in·$3.83 out·1M·95.5% upCloudflare Workers AIdegraded$1.15 in·$2.55 out·1M·94.2% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
35%

DeepSeek V4 Pro uses 5.4x more transitions

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
DeepSeek V4 Pro
57%Vocabulary57%
18wSentence Length18w
0.41Hedging0.52
5.8Bold3.3
3.8Lists2.3
0.01Emoji0.04
0.84Headings0.45
0.03Transitions0.15
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FAQ

Common questions

Both are developed by DeepSeek but target different use cases. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp has a 164K token context window vs DeepSeek V4 Pro's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp and DeepSeek V4 Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 Exp costs $0.2/M input tokens and DeepSeek V4 Pro costs $1.74/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is $1.54/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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