DeepSeek R1 0528 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview
DeepSeek R1 0528 (2025) and Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview (2025) are frontier reasoning models from DeepSeek and Google DeepMind. DeepSeek R1 0528 ships a 130k-token context window, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview ships a 1.05m-token context window. On pricing, DeepSeek R1 0528 costs $0.50/1M input tokens versus $1.25/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
DeepSeek R1 0528 is ~150% cheaper at $0.50/1M; pay for Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview only for long-context analysis.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps and provider-routed production | multimodal apps, tool-calling agents, and long-context analysis |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | 130k | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | $2.15/1M tokens | $10/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 6 tracked | 2 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- DeepSeek R1 0528 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $2.15/1M tokens.
- DeepSeek R1 0528 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- DeepSeek R1 0528 uniquely exposes Reasoning and Code execution in local model data.
- Local decision data tags DeepSeek R1 0528 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview for RAG, Agents, and Long context.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
DeepSeek R1 0528
$938
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview
$3,500
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Google AI Studio
Estimated monthly gap: $2,563. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on GCP Vertex AI; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview is $7.85/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning and Code execution before moving production traffic.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview adds Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling in local capability data.
- Provider overlap exists on GCP Vertex AI; start route-level A/B tests there.
- DeepSeek R1 0528 is $7.85/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Function calling before moving production traffic.
- DeepSeek R1 0528 adds Reasoning and Code execution in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-05-28 | 2025-10-01 |
| Context window | 130k | 1.05m |
| Parameters | 685B total, 37B active (MoE) | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | MIT(OSI) | Proprietary |
| Openness | Open source | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use allowed | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2025-01 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.50/1M tokens | $1.25/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2.15/1M tokens | $10/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | No | Yes |
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview, multimodal input: Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview, reasoning mode: DeepSeek R1 0528, function calling: Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview, tool use: Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview, and code execution: DeepSeek R1 0528. Both models share structured outputs, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, DeepSeek R1 0528 lists $0.50/1M input and $2.15/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview lists $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts DeepSeek R1 0528 lower by about $2.88 per million blended tokens. Availability is 6 providers versus 2, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose DeepSeek R1 0528 when coding workflow support, lower input-token cost, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview when long-context analysis and larger context windows are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek R1 0528 or Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview supports 1.05m tokens, while DeepSeek R1 0528 supports 130k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 0528 or Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview?
DeepSeek R1 0528 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. DeepSeek R1 0528 costs $0.50/1M input and $2.15/1M output tokens. Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview costs $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is DeepSeek R1 0528 or Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview open source?
DeepSeek R1 0528 is listed under MIT. Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, DeepSeek R1 0528 or Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for multimodal input, DeepSeek R1 0528 or Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run DeepSeek R1 0528 and Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview?
DeepSeek R1 0528 is available on Together AI, Fireworks AI, GCP Vertex AI, Novita AI, and OpenRouter. Gemini 2.5 Pro Computer Use Preview is available on Google AI Studio and GCP Vertex AI. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.