| Signal | R1 0528 | Delta | Reka Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 67 | -- | |
Benchmarks | 80 | +80 | |
Pricing | 2 | +2 | |
Context window size | 83 | +16 | |
Recency | 77 | -23 | |
Output Capacity | 80 | +10 | |
| Overall Result | 4 wins | of 6 | 1 wins |
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reka
Reka Edge saves you $137.50/month
That's $1650.00/year compared to R1 0528 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | R1 0528 | Reka Edge | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78 | 77 | R1 0528 |
| Rank | #95 | #97 | R1 0528 |
| Quality Rank | #95 | #97 | R1 0528 |
| Adoption Rank | #95 | #97 | R1 0528 |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 164K | 16K | R1 0528 |
| Pricing | $0.45/$2.15/M | $0.10/$0.10/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 67 | 67 | R1 0528 |
| Benchmarks | 80 | -- | R1 0528 |
| Pricing | 2 | 0 | R1 0528 |
| Context window size | 83 | 67 | R1 0528 |
| Recency | 77 | 100 | Reka Edge |
| Output Capacity | 80 | 70 | R1 0528 |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 78/100 (rank #95), placing it in the top 68% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 77/100 (rank #97), placing it in the top 67% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
Reka Edge offers 92% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $3.00/month with Reka Edge vs $39.00/month with R1 0528 - a $36.00 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Reka Edge also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (164K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.10/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (78/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input - can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
R1 0528 and Reka Edge are extremely close in overall performance (only 0.29999999999999716 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
R1 0528
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Reka Edge
92% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
R1 0528
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
R1 0528
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
R1 0528
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by DeepSeek
| Capability | R1 0528 | Reka Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input)differs | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoningdiffers | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
DeepSeek
reka
Reka Edge saves you $3.09/month
That's 91% cheaper than R1 0528 at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | R1 0528 | Reka Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 164K | 16K |
| Max Output Tokens | 65,536 | 16,384 |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Created | May 28, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 |
R1 0528 scores 78/100 (rank #95) compared to Reka Edge's 77/100 (rank #97), giving it a 0-point advantage. R1 0528 is the stronger overall choice, though Reka Edge may excel in specific areas like cost efficiency.
R1 0528 is ranked #95 and Reka Edge is ranked #97 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Reka Edge is cheaper at $0.10/M output tokens vs R1 0528's $2.15/M output tokens - 21.5x more expensive. Input token pricing: R1 0528 at $0.45/M vs Reka Edge at $0.10/M.
R1 0528 has a larger context window of 163,840 tokens compared to Reka Edge's 16,384 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.