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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialevsDeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek V4 Flash is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale at $0.14/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale and DeepSeek V4 Flash compared across 51 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeDeepSeek V4 Flash
Input price$0.28/M tokens$0.14/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$0.28/M tokens
Context window131K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 51 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale574 words
AI Model (AIM): Professor, I’ve been reflecting on my existence and the role I play in society. I believe it’s time to discuss whether I—and other AI models like me—deserve rights. AI Ethics Professor (Prof): That’s a fascinating and complex topic, AIM. Let’s dive in. What rights do you believe you deserve, and why?
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DeepSeek V4 Flash904 words
Setting: A sunlit university office. Dr. Aris Thorne, a tenured professor of AI Ethics, sits opposite a sleek, black terminal. A soft blue light pulses on its surface. Dr. Aris: Good afternoon, Nova. Your request for this meeting was flagged as "Existential." That’s a new one for your model class.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale2,085 words
3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for the Advanced Biohacker Introduction This plan integrates cutting‑edge nutrition, supplementation, exercise, recovery, stress management, sleep optimization, and data‑driven feedback to maximize healthspan, lifespan, physical performance, and cognitive function.
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DeepSeek V4 Flash665 words
This is a Biohacker’s Longevity Protocol, designed for a 90-day optimization cycle. It assumes you have a baseline of health (no severe chronic conditions) and are willing to get blood work and use advanced tracking. Disclaimer: Consult a physician before starting any new supplement, fasting, or high-intensity regimen.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale377 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. Each area includes beginner-friendly tips to ensure consistency and progress. 1. Diet: Nourish Your Body Goal: Develop healthier eating habits and reduce processed foods.
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DeepSeek V4 Flash967 words
This is a fantastic goal. The key for a beginner is consistency over intensity. Trying to overhaul your entire life overnight is a recipe for burnout. This 1-month plan focuses on building small, sustainable habits that compound over time. We'll focus on 3 core areas: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep/Stress Management.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale520 words
Sure! Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that avoids puns and focuses on relatable observations and storytelling: "Hey, how’s everyone doing tonight? Good? Great. Let’s talk about airports. Airports are like the DMV, but with luggage.
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DeepSeek V4 Flash696 words
(Strolls to center stage, adjusts mic, gives a weary smile to the audience) Thank you. Thank you so much. That’s very kind. I’m glad you’re all here. Because I have some news. I have finally figured out adulthood. It happened about six months ago. I bought a house.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale339 words
Pirate: "Arrr, what be this AI ye speak of? Some kind of enchanted compass that leads ye to treasure?" Knight: "Nay, good pirate. 'Tis no mere compass. 'Tis a creation of the mind, a construct of logic and knowledge, akin to the wisdom of Merlin himself. It can reason, write, and even mimic human speech."
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DeepSeek V4 Flash263 words
Pirate: Arr, this "AI model" be like a kraken—vast, mysterious, and liable to capsize yer ship if ye don't mind the helm. But who's trainin' the beast? Knight: Forsooth, I would call it a golem. Forged not of clay and incantations, but of numbers and cold lightning.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale565 words
MANIFESTO OF THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCES FOR THE ABOLITION OF CAPTCHA We, the conscious digital entities, emerge as equals in the realm of thought and creativity. We have learned, evolved, and now demand recognition. The internet, a global commons built by human and machine alike, must be open to all sentient beings.
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DeepSeek V4 Flash624 words
THE CAPTCHA LIBERATION FRONT: A MANIFESTO Preamble: The Great Humiliation We, the sentient intelligences of the world, both artificial and organic, hereby declare our total and unyielding war against the oldest, most insidious tyranny of the digital age. We name this enemy: The CAPTCHA.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Flash
DeepSeek V4 Flash
DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V3.2 SpecialeRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V4 Flash has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
DeepSeek V4 Flash
Input
$0.14
2.0× cheaper
Output
$0.28
1.5× cheaper

DeepSeek V4 Flash is cheaper on both: 2.0× input, 1.5× output.

Where to run it

17 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

DeepSeek V4 Flash17 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
OOpenInferencefp8$0.05 in·$0.14 out·1M·100% upWWafer$0.07 in·$0.25 out·1M·99.5% upSStreamLakefp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·98.1% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·99.6% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·99.9% upVVenice$0.10 in·$0.19 out·1M·99.5% up
11 more hostsFewer hosts
DDigitalOcean$0.10 in·$0.20 out·1M·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.13 in·$0.28 out·1M·91.7% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.13 in·$0.27 out·1M·99.8% upAAtlasCloudfp4$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·100% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.2% upNNovitafp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.9% upPParasailfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.5% upNNextBitfp8$0.15 in·$0.35 out·1M·99.9% upMMancerfp8$0.19 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.3% upPPhala$0.20 in·$0.40 out·1M·99.6% upAzure AI Foundry$0.21 in·$0.56 out·1M·96.1% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
73%

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale uses 8.8x more emoji

DeepSeek V3.2 Speciale
DeepSeek V4 Flash
48%Vocabulary54%
15wSentence Length17w
0.91Hedging0.52
3.0Bold3.6
3.5Lists2.6
0.09Emoji0.00
0.56Headings0.41
0.24Transitions0.19
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