Model comparison
DeepSeek R1 vs Grok 4.20
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
The open-weights reasoning model that reset the cost curve.
xAI
Grok 4.20
xAI's fourth-generation model with a 2M-token context window.
Specs
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 | Grok 4.20 |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 64K tokens | 2M tokens↑ |
| Input $/1M tokens | $0.700↑ | $1.25 |
| Output $/1M tokens | $2.50↑ | $2.50 |
| Modalities | Text | Text · Image · File |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Jan 2025 | - |
Capability differences
| Capability | DeepSeek R1 | Grok 4.20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
Key differences
- -DeepSeek R1 offers 64K context; Grok 4.20 offers 2M.
- -Input pricing: DeepSeek R1 at $0.700/1M vs Grok 4.20 at $1.25/1M.
- -DeepSeek R1 is open weights; Grok 4.20 is proprietary.