DeepSeek V3 0324 vs Grok Build 0.1
DeepSeek V3 0324 (2025) and Grok Build 0.1 (2026) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. DeepSeek V3 0324 ships a 160K-token context window, while Grok Build 0.1 ships a 256K-token context window. On pricing, DeepSeek V3 0324 costs $0.27/1M input tokens; Grok Build 0.1 ranges from $1 to $2/1M input tokens by tier. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: DeepSeek V3 0324 is standalone API model, while Grok Build 0.1 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | DeepSeek V3 0324 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone API model | Coding-specialized model |
| Best for | provider-routed production | custom coding agents, code generation, and tool loops |
| Decision fit | Coding, Agents, and Long context | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 160K | 256K |
| Cheapest output | $1.12/1M tokens | $2/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 3 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- DeepSeek V3 0324 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $1.12/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags DeepSeek V3 0324 for Coding, Agents, and Long context.
- Grok Build 0.1 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Grok Build 0.1 uniquely exposes Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Grok Build 0.1 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
DeepSeek V3 0324
$496
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Novita AI
Grok Build 0.1
$1,300
Cheapest tracked route/tier: xAI Console
Estimated monthly gap: $804. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for DeepSeek V3 0324 and Grok Build 0.1; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Grok Build 0.1 is $0.88/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Grok Build 0.1 adds Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Grok Build 0.1 and DeepSeek V3 0324; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- DeepSeek V3 0324 is $0.88/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning, Function calling, and Tool use before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-03-24 | 2026-05-14 |
| Context window | 160K | 256K |
| Parameters | 671B | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | - |
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | DeepSeek V3 0324 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.27/1M tokens |
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| Output price | $1.12/1M tokens |
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Capabilities
| Capability | DeepSeek V3 0324 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | No |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Reasoning | No | Yes |
| Function calling | No | Yes |
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | No | Yes |
| Code execution | No | 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 reasoning mode: Grok Build 0.1, function calling: Grok Build 0.1, tool use: Grok Build 0.1, and structured outputs: Grok Build 0.1. Both models share the core language-model surface, 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 V3 0324 lists $0.27/1M input and $1.12/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Grok Build 0.1 lists tiered pricing: 0-200,001t is $1/1M input and $2/1M output; 200,001t+ is $2/1M input and $4/1M output. A 70/30 input-output blend puts DeepSeek V3 0324 lower by about $0.77 per million blended tokens. For tiered rows, this cheapest-track view can understate interactive or fast-lane spend, so compare the tier you will actually use. Availability is 3 providers versus 3, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 when provider fit and lower input-token cost are central to the workload. Choose Grok Build 0.1 when coding workflow support 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 V3 0324 or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 supports 256K tokens, while DeepSeek V3 0324 supports 160K 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 V3 0324 or Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek V3 0324 lists $0.27/1M input and $1.12/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. Grok Build 0.1 lists tiered pricing: 0-200,001t is $1/1M input and $2/1M output; 200,001t+ is $2/1M input and $4/1M output. Compare the tier you will actually use; cheap async pricing can overstate savings for interactive workflows. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is DeepSeek V3 0324 or Grok Build 0.1 open source?
DeepSeek V3 0324 is listed under Open Source. Grok Build 0.1 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 reasoning mode, DeepSeek V3 0324 or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for function calling, DeepSeek V3 0324 or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 has the clearer documented function calling signal in this comparison. If function calling is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run DeepSeek V3 0324 and Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek V3 0324 is available on Fireworks AI, Microsoft Foundry, and Novita AI. Grok Build 0.1 is available on xAI Console, Vercel AI Gateway, and OpenRouter. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-25. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.