DeepSeek-V4 Pro vs Command R+

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

DeepSeek-V4 Pro

DeepSeek

AI Mastery Index91.8

LMSYS Arena1449

Technical (MMLU-Pro)91.8%

Cost per 1M Tokens$1.32

Command R+

Cohere

AI Mastery Index81.8

LMSYS Arena1215

Technical (MMLU-Pro)82.3%

Cost per 1M Tokens$3

Architect's Verdict

When comparing DeepSeek-V4 Pro and Command R+, DeepSeek-V4 Pro edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, DeepSeek-V4 Pro offers a more economical API at $1.32 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.