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Updated Aug 2026

DeepSeek V3.2vsSolar Pro 4

Solar Pro 4 is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 at $0.09/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 and Solar Pro 4 compared across 14 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2Solar Pro 4
Input price$0.28/M tokens$0.09/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$0.36/M tokens
Context window131K tokens524K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Aug 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 14 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

DeepSeek V3.21,224 words
Excellent question. Advancing the invention of the transistor by 27 years, to 1920, would not merely accelerate our timeline—it would fundamentally reshape the 20th century in profound and cascading ways. Here is a trace of the likely implications through 1980.
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Solar Pro 41,638 words
The Premise: The 1920 Solid-State Breakthrough For this scenario to function, we must assume a functional point-contact or junction transistor is demonstrated in 1920 (perhaps by Lilienfeld or an early Bell Labs precursor), and crucially, that methods for purifying semiconductor materials (germanium/silicon) are solved…
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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 V3.2609 words
Hour 0–4 (Immediate Actions) Secure all data Direct the research team to compile the complete dataset, methodology, and evidence into a confidential briefing document. Ensure legal counsel reviews it for attorney-client privilege where applicable.
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Solar Pro 41,851 words
As CEO, my overriding duty is to balance patient safety, legal/regulatory compliance, fiduciary responsibility, and long-term corporate survival. A 1-in-8,000 risk of liver failure is rare but severe, potentially fatal, and materially unexpected relative to the current label.
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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 V3.2171 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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Solar Pro 4294 words
🍝 Golden Umami Silk Noodles A savory-sweet pasta dish that transforms basic pantry staples into a glossy, flavorful meal. It's quick, comforting, and relies on the balance of soy, honey, and butter for a rich sauce without needing fresh produce.
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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 V3.21,288 words
This contract is heavily one-sided and contains numerous clauses that expose the Contractor to significant, potentially catastrophic, legal and financial risk. Here is a breakdown of the problematic clauses, suggested modifications, and legal reasoning. Clauses That Could Be Exploited & Recommended Modifications 1.
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Solar Pro 41,382 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and not an attorney. The following analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., state, country).
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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 V3.2895 words
1. For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of a large language model as the ultimate compression algorithm for human knowledge and communication patterns, built via a statistical learning process rather than explicit code.
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Solar Pro 41,062 words
The Experienced Software Engineer Think of the model not as a reasoning engine, but as a highly compressed, non-deterministic function approximator that maps a sequence of input tokens to a probability distribution over the next token.
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

DeepSeek V3.21,024 words
TO: Investment Committee FROM: [Your Name/Team] DATE: 20 March 2025 RE: Investment Recommendation – LedgerLift (LLLT) 1. Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $58 – $72 Thesis: LedgerLift is a capital-efficient, high-retention SaaS platform in a non-discretionary spend category…
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Solar Pro 41,052 words
INTERNAL MEMO – INVESTMENT COMMITTEE TO: IC Members FROM: Long/Short Equity Desk DATE: Oct 2024 SUBJECT: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Initiation / Long Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: LONG 12-Month PT Range: $52–$58 (Base case ~$54, Bull ~$68, Bear ~$38) Thesis: LedgerLift is a structurally advantaged mid-market AP…
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V3.2
Solar Pro 4
Solar Pro 4

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
Solar Pro 4
Input
$0.09
3.1× cheaper
Output
$0.36
1.2× cheaper

Solar Pro 4 is cheaper on both: 3.1× input, 1.2× output.

Where to run it

16 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.215 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
GGMI Cloudfp8$0.21 in·$0.31 out·164k·99.6% upSStreamLakefp8$0.21 in·$0.32 out·128k·99.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.26 in·$0.42 out·164k·98.5% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·96.9% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·99.5% upVVenice$0.27 in·$0.39 out·160k·98.9% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.40 out·164k·100% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.28 in·$0.42 out·131k·98.9% upDDigitalOcean$0.30 in·$0.96 out·164k·99.2% 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% upPPhala$1.00 in·$1.00 out·164k·99.3% upMMara$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·91.2% upSSambaNova$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·96.9% up
Solar Pro 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
UUpstage$0.09 in·$0.36 out·524k·99.8% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V3.2 is developed by DeepSeek while Solar Pro 4 is developed by Upstage. DeepSeek V3.2 has a 131K token context window vs Solar Pro 4's 524K. You can compare their actual outputs across 14 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 and Solar Pro 4 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 14 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 costs $0.28/M input tokens and Solar Pro 4 costs $0.09/M input tokens. Solar Pro 4 is $0.19/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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