Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro When
- A 44.3 Intelligence Index and 47.5 Coding Index in TokenHub’s max-effort profile
- $1.80 input and $3.50 output per million tokens
- A 1M context window and 384K maximum output for text-only workloads
DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
DeepSeek V4 Pro from DeepSeek and Claude Sonnet 4.6 from Anthropic are shown side by side so you can compare pricing, model IDs, context and output limits, modalities, tool use, release details, and benchmark results where data is available.
Overall Recommendation
DeepSeek V4 Pro is the value and long-output default, with lower token prices, 384K output, and stronger GPQA, HLE, IFBench, and Tau2 results. Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 for image and PDF input plus higher overall Intelligence and Coding indexes.
Recommendation based on DeepSeek V4 Pro (Reasoning, Max Effort) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort).
Comparison Highlights
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Best For
Long-context reasoningcodebase analysiscost control
Balanced codingagentsproduction knowledge work
How To Read ItUse-case synthesis from model capabilities and positioning.
Workload Fit
ReasoningCodingLong context
CodingAgentsProduction
How To Read ItThe workloads each model is most directly shaped for.
Input
$1.2857/MEdge
$3/M
How To Read ItLower is better when prompts or retrieval payloads are large.
Output
$3.8571/MEdge
$15/M
How To Read ItLower is better for reasoning-heavy or long-generation traffic.
Context length
1M
1M
How To Read ItHigher is better for repositories, retrieval packs, and transcripts.
Input modalities
Text
Image, PDF, TextEdge
How To Read ItBroader input support reduces the need for separate vision or video models.
Model Selection Guide
Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 When
- A 47.2 Intelligence Index and 50.9 Coding Index in TokenHub’s max-effort profile
- $3 input and $15 output per million tokens
- A 1M context window, 64K maximum output, and text, image, and PDF input
Basic Information
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Name
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro
Model id
DeepSeek V4 Prodeepseek-v4-pro
Intro
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro is described as a large-scale Mixture-of-Experts model with 1.6T total parameters and 49B activated parameters, while keeping a 1M-token context window for very large inputs. Its model cards emphasize advanced reasoning, coding, and long-horizon agent workflows rather than simple chat. The Pro variant is the capability-oriented member of the V4 family, making it better suited to full-codebase analysis, large research synthesis, and multi-step automation where depth matters more than the lowest possible latency.
Author
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Released date
DeepSeek V4 Pro2026-04-24
Context length
DeepSeek V4 Pro1M
Max output tokens
DeepSeek V4 Pro384K
Name
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6
Model id
Claude Sonnet 4.6claude-sonnet-4.6
Intro
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6 is presented as a broad upgrade for coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design. Anthropic materials describe it as a strong middle tier with 1M-context beta support and better agent behavior. It is suited to teams that want near-frontier capability with more practical cost and latency than Opus.
Author
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Released date
Claude Sonnet 4.62026-02-17
Context length
Claude Sonnet 4.61M
Max output tokens
Claude Sonnet 4.664K
Name
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro
Name
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6
Model id
DeepSeek V4 Prodeepseek-v4-pro
Model id
Claude Sonnet 4.6claude-sonnet-4.6
Intro
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro is described as a large-scale Mixture-of-Experts model with 1.6T total parameters and 49B activated parameters, while keeping a 1M-token context window for very large inputs. Its model cards emphasize advanced reasoning, coding, and long-horizon agent workflows rather than simple chat. The Pro variant is the capability-oriented member of the V4 family, making it better suited to full-codebase analysis, large research synthesis, and multi-step automation where depth matters more than the lowest possible latency.
Intro
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6 is presented as a broad upgrade for coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design. Anthropic materials describe it as a strong middle tier with 1M-context beta support and better agent behavior. It is suited to teams that want near-frontier capability with more practical cost and latency than Opus.
Author
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Author
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Released date
DeepSeek V4 Pro2026-04-24
Released date
Claude Sonnet 4.62026-02-17
Context length
DeepSeek V4 Pro1M
Context length
Claude Sonnet 4.61M
Max output tokens
DeepSeek V4 Pro384K
Max output tokens
Claude Sonnet 4.664K
Pricing
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Input
DeepSeek V4 Pro$1.2857/M
Output
DeepSeek V4 Pro$3.8571/M
Cached input
DeepSeek V4 Pro$0.0429/M
Input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$3/M
Output
Claude Sonnet 4.6$15/M
Cached input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$0.3/M
Input
DeepSeek V4 Pro$1.2857/M
Input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$3/M
Output
DeepSeek V4 Pro$3.8571/M
Output
Claude Sonnet 4.6$15/M
Cached input
DeepSeek V4 Pro$0.0429/M
Cached input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$0.3/M
Capabilities
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Reasoning
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Knowledge
DeepSeek V4 Pro2025-05-01
Attachment
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Input modalities
DeepSeek V4 ProText
Output modalities
DeepSeek V4 ProText
Temperature
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Tool use
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Knowledge
Claude Sonnet 4.62025-08-31
Attachment
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Image, PDF, Text
Output modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Text
Temperature
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Tool use
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Reasoning
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Knowledge
DeepSeek V4 Pro2025-05-01
Knowledge
Claude Sonnet 4.62025-08-31
Attachment
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Attachment
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input modalities
DeepSeek V4 ProText
Input modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Image, PDF, Text
Output modalities
DeepSeek V4 ProText
Output modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Text
Temperature
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Temperature
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Tool use
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Tool use
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Benchmark
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Intelligence
44.3
Coding
47.5
Intelligence
wins47.2
Coding
wins50.9
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQA
wins88.8%
HLE
wins35.9%
GPQA
87.5%
HLE
30%
Coding
SciCode
wins50%
Terminal-Bench Hard
46.2%
SciCode
46.8%
Terminal-Bench Hard
wins53.0%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
IFBench
wins76.5%
AA-LCR
66.3%
Tau2
wins96.2%
IFBench
56.6%
AA-LCR
wins70.7%
Tau2
75.7%
FAQ
Which model is better, DeepSeek V4 Pro or Claude Sonnet 4.6?
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DeepSeek V4 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.6 should be compared by workload. This page places price, context, output limits, capabilities, and benchmark data side by side. It is also relevant to: deepseek vs claude.
Is Claude Sonnet 4.6 cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Pro?
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Use the pricing rows above to compare input, output, and cached input prices for DeepSeek V4 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.6.
Which model supports a longer context length?
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DeepSeek V4 Pro lists 1M context length, while Claude Sonnet 4.6 lists 1M.
Can I access both models through TokenHub?
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If both models are available in the TokenHub catalog, you can route requests to DeepSeek V4 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.6 through the TokenHub API.