Google Gemini 2.5 Pro edges out the DeepSeek R1 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.4/10 vs 7.1/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
✗ Cons
✓ Pros
Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | ✓$0.55/1M | $1.25/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$2.19/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Open Source | ✓ Free | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | DeepSeek R1 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 32,768 tok | ✓65,536 tok |
| Speed | 25 tok/s | ✓100 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 3.0s | ✓800ms |
| Languages | 20+ | ✓40+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | DeepSeek R1 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✕ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✕ | ✓ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✓ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✕ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✓ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✕ |
| Field | DeepSeek R1 | 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Parameters | 671B (37B active) | — |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2024-07 | 2025-01 |
| License | MIT | Commercial |
| Best For | reasoningmathscienceopen sourcecost efficiency | reasoningcodingmultimodallong contextmath |
Buy DeepSeek R1 if…
The DeepSeek R1 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if…
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro edges out the DeepSeek R1 in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.4/10 vs 7.1/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear pick.
No, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro scores higher (9.5 vs 9.2).
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The DeepSeek R1 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.