Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok Code Fast 1 offers 3.9K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-R1. Grok Code Fast 1 is $1.04 cheaper per million tokens. 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 Code Fast was developed as a specialized coding model optimized for speed, designed to provide rapid code completion, generation, and assistance. Built to serve developers requiring quick feedback and iterative coding support, it combines programming expertise with low-latency responses.
7 months newer

DeepSeek-R1
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI
2025-08-28
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-R1

Grok Code Fast 1
Context window and performance specifications
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek-R1
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Fireworks
Together
ZeroEval

DeepSeek-R1

Grok Code Fast 1

DeepSeek-R1

Grok Code Fast 1

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI