Model comparison
Llama 4 Maverick vs DeepSeek R1
Meta
Llama 4 Maverick
The bigger Llama 4 - frontier quality you can self-host.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
The open-weights reasoning model that reset the cost curve.
Specs
| Metric | Llama 4 Maverick | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 1.0M tokens↑ | 64K tokens |
| Input $/1M tokens | $0.150↑ | $0.700 |
| Output $/1M tokens | $0.600↑ | $2.50 |
| Modalities | Text · Image | Text |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 |
Capability differences
| Capability | Llama 4 Maverick | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool use | Yes | No |
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Extended thinking | No | Yes |
Key differences
- -Llama 4 Maverick offers 1.0M context; DeepSeek R1 offers 64K.
- -Input pricing: Llama 4 Maverick at $0.150/1M vs DeepSeek R1 at $0.700/1M.