Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-4 Heavy 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.
xAI
Grok 4 Heavy was created as a larger, more capable variant of Grok 4, designed to provide maximum reasoning depth and analytical capability. Built for the most demanding applications requiring sophisticated problem-solving, it represents xAI's flagship offering in the fourth generation.
5 months newer

DeepSeek-R1
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Grok-4 Heavy
xAI
2025-07-09
Context window and performance specifications
Grok-4 Heavy
2024-12-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-R1
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Fireworks
Together
ZeroEval

DeepSeek-R1

Grok-4 Heavy

DeepSeek-R1

Grok-4 Heavy

Grok-4 Heavy