Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3.1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
Qwen3 Max wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3.1
Benchmark Advantage
DeepSeek V3.1
Context Window
Qwen3 Max
Speed
Qwen3 Max
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3.1 | Qwen3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | Qwen |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 |
DeepSeek V3.1 Modalities
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Qwen3 Max Modalities
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