Qwen3 Max vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
A plain comparison: what they do, what they cost and which to pick for your task.
In short
Two strong Chinese models. Qwen3 Max is better at translation and multilingual writing; DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper and stronger in maths and logic.
DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper: an answer costs 1.5 times less than with Qwen3 Max.
Side by side
| Qwen3 Max | DeepSeek V4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Alibaba Cloud, China | DeepSeek, China |
| Type | everyday | everyday |
| Good for | The strongest Qwen: general questions, writing and translation. | A strong DeepSeek for maths, logic and code at a low price. |
| Official, $ per 1M | $1.2 / $6 | $1.32 / $3.96 |
| Freepay rate | ×0.6 / ×3 | ×0.66 / ×1.98 |
| Maker’s subscription | The maker’s paid access is billed by card. | DeepSeek has no subscription; its own chat is free but has queues. |
Prices: your text / answer. The “Freepay rate” shows how many balance tokens a model spends per token of its own; Claude Sonnet 5.5 is ×1.
Which to pick for the task
| Task | Better |
|---|---|
| Translation | Qwen3 Max |
| Maths and logic | DeepSeek V4 Pro |
| Price | DeepSeek V4 Pro |
The best way to choose is to ask both models the same question. On Freepay you do it in one chat, switching the model in the input field.
About Qwen3 Max
The strongest Qwen: general questions, writing and translation. Qwen is Alibaba’s AI. It writes good code, translates well and knows many languages. More about Qwen3 Max.
About DeepSeek V4 Pro
A strong DeepSeek for maths, logic and code at a low price. DeepSeek is a Chinese model that became famous for nearly matching ChatGPT at a fraction of the price. It is strong in maths, logic and code. More about DeepSeek V4 Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Qwen3 Max or DeepSeek V4 Pro?
Two strong Chinese models. Qwen3 Max is better at translation and multilingual writing; DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper and stronger in maths and logic.
Which is cheaper, Qwen3 Max or DeepSeek V4 Pro?
DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper: an answer costs 1.5 times less than with Qwen3 Max. Official prices per 1M tokens: Qwen3 Max $1.2 / $6, DeepSeek V4 Pro $1.32 / $3.96. On Freepay both are 10x cheaper.
Can I use Qwen3 Max and DeepSeek V4 Pro in one place?
Yes. On Freepay both models are in one chat, you switch them in the input field, and the balance is shared.
Do I need two subscriptions for Qwen3 Max and DeepSeek V4 Pro?
No. Qwen is also on Alibaba’s own site, which needs an account. DeepSeek’s own chat is free but needs an account and is often overloaded at peak hours. On Freepay one key covers both, with no subscription.