DeepInfra vs Groq: LLM API pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
DeepInfra serves open models behind an OpenAI-compatible API. Language models are billed per token; some other models are billed by execution time. There are no long-term contracts.
Groq runs its own LPU inference hardware and sells model access through GroqCloud, an OpenAI-compatible API billed per token (language models), per hour of audio (Whisper) or per character (text to speech).
Listed A to Z, from deepinfra.com and console.groq.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash, Qwen3.8-Flash, gemma-4-31B-it-Ultra, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, GLM-5.3 (list price)
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash $0.09 in / $0.18 out, DeepSeek-V4-Pro $1.30 / $2.60, Qwen3.8-Flash $0.113 / $0.382.
- Main price table
- GPT OSS 120B (openai/gpt-oss-120b), GPT OSS 20B (openai/gpt-oss-20b), Llama 3.1 8B Instant, Llama 3.3 70B Versatile, Whisper Large V3, Whisper Large V3 Turbo
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- GPT OSS 120B $0.15 in / $0.60 out per 1M tokens, GPT OSS 20B $0.075 / $0.30, Whisper Large V3 Turbo $0.04 per hour.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: DeepInfra checked Nov 10, 2026, Groq checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. DeepInfra lists 5 entries (DeepSeek-V4-Flash, Qwen3.8-Flash, gemma-4-31B-it-Ultra, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, GLM-5.3 (list price)); Groq lists 6 (GPT OSS 120B (openai/gpt-oss-120b), GPT OSS 20B (openai/gpt-oss-20b), Llama 3.1 8B Instant, Llama 3.3 70B Versatile, Whisper Large V3, Whisper Large V3 Turbo).
- Free option. DeepInfra: none in the published plan table. Groq: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. DeepInfra: “Selected language models (per 1M tokens)”. Groq: “Production models”.
DeepInfra plans and prices
| Model | Input | Cached input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash | $0.09 | $0.018 | $0.18 |
| Qwen3.8-Flash | $0.113 | $0.0141 | $0.382 |
| gemma-4-31B-it-Ultra | $0.27 | – | $0.76 |
| DeepSeek-V4-Pro | $1.30 | $0.10 | $2.60 |
| GLM-5.3 (list price) | $0.90 | $0.20 | $4.00 |
GLM-5.3 was shown at 38% off its list price ($0.5625 input, $2.50 output) on Nov 10. Discounts change; check the page.
From deepinfra.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: DeepInfra pricing.
Groq plans and prices
| Model | Speed (tokens/sec) | Price | Context window |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT OSS 120B (openai/gpt-oss-120b) | ~500 | $0.15 input / $0.60 output per 1M tokens | 131,072 |
| GPT OSS 20B (openai/gpt-oss-20b) | ~1,000 | $0.075 input / $0.30 output per 1M tokens | 131,072 |
| Llama 3.1 8B Instant | ~560 | Enterprise: contact sales | 131,072 |
| Llama 3.3 70B Versatile | ~280 | Enterprise: contact sales | 131,072 |
| Whisper Large V3 | — | $0.111 per hour of audio | — |
| Whisper Large V3 Turbo | — | $0.04 per hour of audio | — |
Developer plan rate limits on the same page: GPT OSS 120B 250K tokens/min and 1K requests/min; Whisper Large V3 Turbo 400K audio seconds/hour.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Qwen3.8 27B | $0.80 input / $4.00 output per 1M tokens |
| Safety GPT OSS 20B | $0.075 input / $0.30 output per 1M tokens |
| Canopy Labs Orpheus V1 English (TTS) | $22.00 per 1M characters |
| Canopy Labs Orpheus Arabic Saudi (TTS) | $40.00 per 1M characters |
| Llama Prompt Guard 2 22M / 86M | $0.03 / $0.04 per 1M tokens (input and output) |
Groq says preview models may be discontinued at short notice and should not be used in production.
From console.groq.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Groq pricing.
FAQ
How much does DeepInfra cost?
DeepSeek-V4-Flash $0.09 in / $0.18 out, DeepSeek-V4-Pro $1.30 / $2.60, Qwen3.8-Flash $0.113 / $0.382. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Groq cost?
GPT OSS 120B $0.15 in / $0.60 out per 1M tokens, GPT OSS 20B $0.075 / $0.30, Whisper Large V3 Turbo $0.04 per hour. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do DeepInfra and Groq have a free option?
DeepInfra: none in the published plan table. Groq: none in the published plan table.
Which is better, DeepInfra or Groq?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: deepinfra.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and console.groq.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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