DeepSeek R1 0528 vs Grok Build 0.1
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 21.0 (#111) | 21.0 (#111) |
| Blended price per 1M | $0.912 | $1.25 |
| Context window | - | 256K |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.5 / $2.15 | $1 / $2 |
| Max output | 66K | - |
| Input | text | text |
| Released | 2025-05-28 | 2026-05-19 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 5.3 DeepSeek R1 0528 | 4.8 Grok Build 0.1 |
| Agents | 18.9* DeepSeek R1 0528 | 14.8* Grok Build 0.1 |
| Reasoning | 23.1 DeepSeek R1 0528 | 25.4 Grok Build 0.1 |
| Knowledge & language | 19.6 DeepSeek R1 0528 | 31.5 Grok Build 0.1 |
| Human preference | 48.0 DeepSeek R1 0528 | 44.3 Grok Build 0.1 |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
DeepSeek R1 0528 leads on 1 of the 1 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
| Benchmark | DeepSeek R1 0528 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| WeirdML (Håvard Tveit Ihle) | 41.6% | 35.1% |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek R1 0528 better than Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek R1 0528 and Grok Build 0.1 tie on the Respan Index at 21.0. DeepSeek R1 0528 leads on 1 of the 1 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 0528 or Grok Build 0.1?
DeepSeek R1 0528 lists at $0.5 input and $2.15 output per 1M tokens; Grok Build 0.1 at $1 and $2. DeepSeek R1 0528 is 1.4x cheaper per token at list price.