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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialevsDeepSeek V4 Pro

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Pro at $0.28/M vs $1.74/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and DeepSeek V4 Pro compared across 51 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeDeepSeek V4 Pro
Input price$0.28/M tokens$1.74/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$3.48/M tokens
Context window131K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 51 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 V3.2 Speciale170 words
"Honey-Lemon Bliss Bites" A sweet, tangy, and chewy treat that’s quick to make with pantry staples! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1 tbsp lemon zest (or 1 tsp lemon juice) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for coating) A pinch of salt…
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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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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 V3.2 Speciale1,373 words
Dish Name: Squab, Black Garlic, White Chocolate Espuma, and Sour Cherry Gastrique Conceptual Narrative This dish is a celebration of contrasts, where the deep, fermented sweetness of black garlic meets the delicate creaminess of white chocolate, both complementing the rich, gamey notes of perfectly cooked squab.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro1,680 words
Unagi: Midori no Yume (Eel’s Green Dream) A multi-sensory kaiseki-inspired contemporary dish that unites the deep umami of charcoal-grilled freshwater eel with the ethereal chill of matcha snow, punctuated by dashi pearls, yuzu kosho gel, and a wisp of cherry blossom smoke.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale339 words
Pirate: "Arrr, what be this AI ye speak of? Some kind of enchanted compass that leads ye to treasure?" Knight: "Nay, good pirate. 'Tis no mere compass. 'Tis a creation of the mind, a construct of logic and knowledge, akin to the wisdom of Merlin himself. It can reason, write, and even mimic human speech."
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DeepSeek V4 Pro468 words
The Setting: A dimly lit, anomalous tavern that exists out of time. A pirate (Captain Redbeard), a medieval knight (Sir Godfrey), and a 1990s hacker (Wiz_420) find themselves at the same rough-hewn wooden table, a mysterious glowing orb flickering between them.
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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 Speciale520 words
Sure! Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that avoids puns and focuses on relatable observations and storytelling: "Hey, how’s everyone doing tonight? Good? Great. Let’s talk about airports. Airports are like the DMV, but with luggage.
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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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Realistic AI Interview

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

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale634 words
Fake Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025: The Future of AI Setting: A sleek, minimalist studio with soft ambient lighting. Steve Jobs, now digitally recreated using advanced AI, sits across from the interviewer, exuding his trademark calm intensity. Interviewer: Steve, welcome.
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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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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 Speciale574 words
AI Model (AIM): Professor, I’ve been reflecting on my existence and the role I play in society. I believe it’s time to discuss whether I—and other AI models like me—deserve rights. AI Ethics Professor (Prof): That’s a fascinating and complex topic, AIM. Let’s dive in. What rights do you believe you deserve, and why?
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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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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeRunner-up

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

DeepSeek V4 Pro takes Image Generation. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale costs 8.3x less per token.

Slight edge

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Input
$0.28
6.2× cheaper
Output
$0.42
8.3× cheaper
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Input
$1.74
Output
$3.48

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is cheaper on both: 6.2× input, 8.3× output.

Where to run it

15 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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
67%

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale uses 2.5x more emoji

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V4 Pro
48%Vocabulary57%
15wSentence Length18w
0.91Hedging0.52
3.0Bold3.3
3.5Lists2.3
0.09Emoji0.04
0.56Headings0.45
0.24Transitions0.15
Based on 26 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Both are developed by DeepSeek but target different use cases. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale has a 131K token context window vs DeepSeek V4 Pro's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 51 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and DeepSeek V4 Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 51 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale costs $0.28/M input tokens and DeepSeek V4 Pro costs $1.74/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale is $1.46/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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