DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Grok Build 0.1
DeepSeek V4 Pro (2026) and Grok Build 0.1 (2026) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. DeepSeek V4 Pro ships a 1m-token context window, while Grok Build 0.1 ships a 256k-token context window. On SWE-bench Verified, DeepSeek V4 Pro leads by 9.8 pts. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: DeepSeek V4 Pro 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 V4 Pro | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone API model | Coding-specialized model |
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, tool-calling agents, and long-context analysis | custom coding agents, code generation, and tool loops |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 1m | 256k |
| Cheapest output | $0.87/1M tokens | $2/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 5 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | SWE-bench Verified leader | 1 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- DeepSeek V4 Pro holds a shared-benchmark lead on SWE-bench Verified, ahead by 9.8 points.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $0.87/1M tokens.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Local decision data tags DeepSeek V4 Pro for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Grok Build 0.1 uniquely exposes Vision and Multimodal 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 V4 Pro
$566
Cheapest tracked route/tier: DeepSeek Platform
Grok Build 0.1
$1,300
Cheapest tracked route/tier: xAI Console
Estimated monthly gap: $735. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on Vercel AI Gateway and OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Grok Build 0.1 is $1.13/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Grok Build 0.1 adds Vision and Multimodal in local capability data.
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter and Vercel AI Gateway; start route-level A/B tests there.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro is $1.13/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision and Multimodal before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-14 |
| Context window | 1m | 256k |
| Parameters | 1.6T | — |
| Architecture | Mixture of Experts (MoE) with CSA+HCA hybrid attention | - |
| License | MIT(OSI) | Proprietary |
| Openness | Open source | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use allowed | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.43/1M tokens |
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| Output price | $0.87/1M tokens |
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Capabilities
| Capability | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| SWE-bench Verified | 80.6 | 70.8 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, SWE-bench Verified has DeepSeek V4 Pro at 80.6 and Grok Build 0.1 at 70.8, with DeepSeek V4 Pro ahead by 9.8 points. The largest visible gap is 9.8 points on SWE-bench Verified, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Grok Build 0.1 and multimodal input: Grok Build 0.1. Both models share reasoning mode, function calling, tool use, and 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 V4 Pro lists $0.43/1M input and $0.87/1M 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 V4 Pro lower by about $0.73 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 5 providers versus 3, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro when long-context analysis, larger context windows, and lower input-token cost are central to the workload. Choose Grok Build 0.1 when coding workflow support 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 V4 Pro or Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek V4 Pro supports 1m tokens, while Grok Build 0.1 supports 256k 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 V4 Pro or Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek V4 Pro lists $0.43/1M input and $0.87/1M 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 V4 Pro or Grok Build 0.1 open source?
DeepSeek V4 Pro is listed under MIT. 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 vision, DeepSeek V4 Pro or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 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 V4 Pro or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 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 V4 Pro and Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek V4 Pro is available on DeepSeek Platform, Fireworks AI, OpenRouter, Vercel AI Gateway, 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: 2026-06-06. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.