Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-4.1 nano offers 818.2K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-R1. GPT-4.1 nano is $2.24 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-4.1 nano supports multimodal inputs. DeepSeek-R1 is available on 5 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1 was developed as a reasoning-focused language model, designed to combine chain-of-thought reasoning with reinforcement learning techniques. Built to excel at complex problem-solving through trial-and-error learning and deliberate analytical processes, it demonstrates the power of efficient training methods in open-source model development.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Nano was developed as the smallest and most efficient variant in the GPT-4.1 family, designed for applications requiring minimal latency and resource usage. Built to enable AI capabilities on edge devices and resource-constrained environments, it distills GPT-4.1 capabilities into an ultra-compact form factor.
2 months newer

DeepSeek-R1
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-R1

GPT-4.1 nano
Context window and performance specifications
GPT-4.1 nano
2024-05-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-R1
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Fireworks
Together
ZeroEval

DeepSeek-R1

GPT-4.1 nano

DeepSeek-R1

GPT-4.1 nano

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI