SIDE BY SIDE
DeepSeek V3.2 vs DeepSeek V3.2 Exp
Both are DeepSeek models. DeepSeek V3.2 was added to OpenRouter on 2025-12-01, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp on 2025-09-29.
| Field | DeepSeek V3.2 | DeepSeek V3.2 Exp |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | DeepSeek |
| Family | DeepSeek | DeepSeek |
| Province | Blossom Valley | Blossom Valley |
| Context window | 164K tokens | 164K tokens |
| Maximum output | 66K tokens | 147K tokens |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.280 | $0.270 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.420 | $0.410 |
| Accepts | text | text |
| Produces | text | text |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Added to OpenRouter | 2025-12-01 | 2025-09-29 |
| Model ID | deepseek/deepseek-v3.2 | deepseek/deepseek-v3.2-exp |
Questions and answers
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V3.2 or DeepSeek V3.2 Exp?
DeepSeek V3.2 Exp costs less for both input ($0.270 vs $0.280) and output ($0.410 vs $0.420) per million tokens. On input, DeepSeek V3.2 Exp is 4% cheaper.
Which has the larger context window?
Both have a 164K-token context window.
What can one do that the other cannot?
Nothing among reasoning, tool use and image input: both support reasoning and tool use.
Answers are computed from the 2026-10-24 catalog snapshot.