Moondream 3 Preview is $0.36 cheaper per 1M input tokens (54.5% lower; 2.2x difference).
API cost decision in 10 seconds
NewMoondream 3 Preview vs DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch)
Pick Moondream 3 Preview for lower cost; pick DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) only if the larger context window matters more.
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Prices normalized to USD per 1M tokens
Sample workload: 1M input + 500K output
Budget verdict
Pick Moondream 3 Preview for lower cost; pick DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) only if the larger context window matters more.
On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, Moondream 3 Preview is estimated at $1.55 vs $1.65 for DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch), saving $0.1 (6.1% lower).
Cost-first pickMoondream 3 Preview
Context-first pickDeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch)
Sample savings$0.16.1%
10x traffic gap$1
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) has more context, but Moondream 3 Preview saves $0.1 on the standard workload. At 10x that traffic, the same price gap is about $1. Use the calculator below to replace the sample workload with your own token volume.
Cost sensitivity
Workload Sensitivity
Cost winner changes by workload shape: input-heavy / RAG favors Moondream 3 Preview, balanced workload favors DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch), and output-heavy chatbot favors DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch).
| Workload shape | Token mix | Better pick | Moondream 3 Preview | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input-heavy / RAG | 5M input + 500K output | Moondream 3 Preview | $2.75 | $4.29 |
| Balanced workload | 1M input + 1M output | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) | $2.8 | $2.64 |
| Output-heavy chatbot | 1M input + 5M output | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) | $12.8 | $10.56 |
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) is $0.52 cheaper per 1M output tokens (20.8% lower; 1.26x difference).
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) has 1.02M more context (32.8x larger).
Moondream 3 Preview is $0.1 cheaper on the standard workload (6.1% lower).
Estimate your workload cost
Your Workload Cost
This estimate uses normalized public API pricing per 1M tokens. It is a planning aid, not a billing quote. Verify provider pricing, limits, and terms before production use.
Quick Decision
Moondream 3 Preview has the lower input price; DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) has the lower output price; DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) offers the larger context window. For the 1M input plus 500K output sample, Moondream 3 Preview is cheaper for the standard workload.
For a 1M input token plus 500K output token workload, the estimated API cost is $1.55 for Moondream 3 Preview and $1.65 for DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch).
Choose Moondream 3 Preview when you care most about lower input-token price.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) when you care most about lower output-token price, and larger context window.
- On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, Moondream 3 Preview is estimated at $1.55 vs $1.65 for DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch), saving $0.1 (6.1% lower).
- Moondream 3 Preview is $0.1 cheaper on the standard workload (6.1% lower).
- Moondream 3 Preview is $0.36 cheaper per 1M input tokens (54.5% lower; 2.2x difference).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) is $0.52 cheaper per 1M output tokens (20.8% lower; 1.26x difference).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) has 1.02M more context (32.8x larger).
| Feature | NewMoondream 3 Preview (Moondream) | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) (DeepSeek) |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price prompt tokens per 1M | $0.3 | $0.66 |
| Completion Price per 1M tokens | $2.5 | $1.98 |
| Sample Workload Cost 1M input + 500K output | $1.55 | $1.65 |
| Context Window | 32K | 1.05M |
| Release Date |
Use-Case Decision Matrix
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-constrained production | Moondream 3 Preview | On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, Moondream 3 Preview is estimated at $1.55 vs $1.65 for DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch), saving $0.1 (6.1% lower). |
| High-volume input processing | Moondream 3 Preview | Lower prompt-token price matters most when prompts, retrieved passages, or documents dominate the bill. |
| Long responses and chatbots | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) | Lower output-token price matters most when assistants generate many completion tokens. |
| RAG or long-document work | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (batch) | A larger context window leaves more room for retrieved passages, conversation history, or source files. |
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