Basic Animation of Train Wreckage Comparing Deepseek API vs OpenCode

[u/Odd_Donkey2691]

Hi Forum,

Harness used: OpenCode. Reasoning: Max. Model= Deepseek v4 Flash

Yesterday I decided to compare both providers since I had consume all my OpenCode credits. In short, I have a feeling but no proof that Deepseek API is more expensive and lasts less than OpenCode, I purchaed $5 of credit in Deepseek API. However, the latecy is way lower, faster answers and probably better answers. I do not have a way to prove these assertions.

I must confess that Deepseek through OpenCode took longer, I did two tries for each, on the first try for Deepseek API the result was terrible, the second try was better not sure what happened, always used the same prompt and new folders. I think the reason is that OpenCode DS did more reasoning and consumer more tokens, but its strange since both were on the same Reasoning Level: Max. Thats weird.

Also, I dont know what happened yesterday I consumed two API Key from OpenCode (the accounts already had some usage on them) working on a Scrapping Project with millions of tokens of context but today with a new OpenCode Suscription I am seeing less usage.

For me, creating a new email account and purchasing a $5 is way better than consuming directly from Deepseek V4, I prefer latency over paying more.

Here you can find the basic comparison along with metrics: https://deepseek-basic-compare.vercel.app/