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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V3.2vsDeepSeek V4 Pro

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

DeepSeek V3.2 and DeepSeek V4 Pro compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2DeepSeek 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
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 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 V3.2171 words
Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrot Coins Sweet, tangy, and simple—perfect as a side dish or snack! Ingredients: 4 large carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional, for extra…
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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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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

DeepSeek V3.2526 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Quirks of Modern Life" [Lights up. Comedian walks on stage, grabs the mic.] "Hey, everyone! How’s it going? Good? Great. I’m here to talk about the weird stuff we all deal with in modern life. You know, the things that make you go, 'Wait, is this normal, or am I just losing it?'
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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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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

DeepSeek V3.2649 words
Quantum Longevity Protocol: A 3-Month Biohacker's Blueprint Phase 1: Diagnostic & Metabolic Reset (Weeks 1-4) Week 1: Comprehensive Biomarker Baseline Advanced Testing Panel: NMR Lipoprotein Profile (ApoB, Lp(a), LDL-P) GlycA Inflammation Marker Omega-3 Index (Target: >8%) Homocysteine (Target: <7 µmol/L) hs-CRP (<0.5…
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DeepSeek V4 Pro1,917 words
This is a highly detailed, phased, 3-month longevity optimization protocol grounded in the latest science of aging biology, systems medicine, and biohacking. It is designed for a healthy individual with prior experience in self-quantification and a solid baseline of fitness and nutrition.
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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 V3.21,188 words
Alright — let’s go step by step. 1) Entry Calculations (FY2025) EBITDA = $120m Purchase price = 12.0 × EBITDA = $1,440m Enterprise Value (EV) = $1,440m (assumed purchase price = EV here) Transaction fees = 2.0% × EV = $28.8m (funded by equity).
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DeepSeek V4 Pro602 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – 5-Year LBO Model Projected Financials & Debt Schedule (US$ millions, fiscal years ending December) FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue 972.0 1,040.0 1,102.4 1,157.6 1,215.4 EBITDA 136.1 156.0 176.4 191.0 206.6 Margin 14.0% 15.0% 16.0% 16.5% 17.0% Cash Interest Term Loan (9% cash) 43.2…
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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 V3.2370 words
Pirate: Arr, mates! Ye be talkin’ about these AI models, eh? Sounds like some sorcery to me. Can it hunt fer treasure or navigate the high seas? Medieval Knight: Sorcery indeed! But nay, ‘tis not magic. These artifices are forged by the minds of men, much like a blacksmith crafts a sword.
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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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Realistic AI Interview

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

DeepSeek V3.2574 words
Interviewer: Good evening, Mr. Jobs, and thank you for joining us today. It’s an honor to have you here to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in 2025. Let’s dive right in. How do you see AI shaping the next decade? Steve Jobs: Thank you for having me.
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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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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V4 Pro
DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V3.2Runner-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 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
Input
$0.28
6.2× cheaper
Output
$0.42
8.3× cheaper
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Input
$1.74
Output
$3.48

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

Where to run it

30 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.215 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
GGMI Cloudfp8$0.21 in·$0.31 out·164k·99.3% upSStreamLakefp8$0.21 in·$0.32 out·128k·99.8% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.26 in·$0.42 out·164k·98% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·99.8% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·99.9% upVVenice$0.27 in·$0.39 out·160k·99.9% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.40 out·164k·100% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.28 in·$0.42 out·131k·100% upDDigitalOcean$0.30 in·$0.96 out·164k·99.3% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.37 in·$1.11 out·131k·98.7% upFFriendli$0.50 in·$1.50 out·164k·100% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.56 in·$1.68 out·164k·99.5% upPPhala$1.00 in·$1.00 out·164k·99.4% upMMara$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·94.8% upSSambaNova$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·98.5% up
DeepSeek V4 Pro15 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
SStreamLakefp8$0.42 in·$0.84 out·1M·99.1% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.43 in·$0.86 out·1M·99.8% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.96 in·$1.91 out·1M·99.3% upDDigitalOcean$1.04 in·$2.09 out·1M·100% upCloudflare Workers AI$1.15 in·$2.55 out·1M·94.4% upDDeepInfrafp8$1.30 in·$2.60 out·1M·99.8% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
Alibaba Cloudfp8$1.42 in·$2.83 out·1M·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$1.50 in·$3.13 out·1M·99.5% upNNovitafp8$1.60 in·$3.20 out·1M·100% upVVenice$1.65 in·$3.30 out·1M·98.4% upAAtlasCloudfp4$1.68 in·$3.38 out·1M·100% upBBasetenfp4$1.74 in·$3.48 out·1M·98.6% upPParasailfp8$1.74 in·$3.48 out·1M·99.8% upNNextBitfp8$1.91 in·$3.83 out·1M·97.8% upAzure AI Foundry$1.91 in·$3.83 out·1M·99.3% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
38%

DeepSeek V4 Pro uses 3.5x more emoji

DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V4 Pro
54%Vocabulary57%
29wSentence Length18w
0.58Hedging0.52
5.9Bold3.3
4.8Lists2.3
0.00Emoji0.04
0.74Headings0.45
0.12Transitions0.15
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Both are developed by DeepSeek but target different use cases. DeepSeek V3.2 has a 131K token context window vs DeepSeek V4 Pro's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 and DeepSeek V4 Pro 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.

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