Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Claude 3.5 Haiku | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1 | $1.35 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4 | $4.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Claude 3.5 Haiku is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.75/M tokens vs $2.06/M for DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25).
DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Claude 3.5 Haiku. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Both models have comparable generation speeds.
Choose based on your priorities: Claude 3.5 Haiku for lower cost, DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) for stronger benchmark performance, and both have comparable speed. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.