Model comparison
DeepSeek R1 vs Qwen 3.6 Plus
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
The open-weights reasoning model that reset the cost curve.
Alibaba
Qwen 3.6 Plus
Alibaba's broad open-weights family, strong on multilingual.
Specs
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 | Qwen 3.6 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 64K tokens | 1M tokens↑ |
| Input $/1M tokens | $0.700 | $0.325↑ |
| Output $/1M tokens | $2.50 | $1.95↑ |
| Modalities | Text | Text · Image · Video |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Sep 2024 |
Capability differences
| Capability | DeepSeek R1 | Qwen 3.6 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Extended thinking | Yes | No |
Key differences
- -DeepSeek R1 offers 64K context; Qwen 3.6 Plus offers 1M.
- -Input pricing: DeepSeek R1 at $0.700/1M vs Qwen 3.6 Plus at $0.325/1M.