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  5. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731vsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Updated Sep 2026

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731vsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 at $0/M vs $0.14/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V4 Flash 0731Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input price$0.14/M tokensFree
Output price$0.28/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedJul 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731287 words
Here is a simple, comforting, and deeply flavorful recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes using only 7 common pantry staples. Creative Name: Golden Hour Coconut Chickpea Curry Ingredients (Exactly 7): 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk 1 medium yellow onion 3 cloves…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)111 words
Golden Peanut Lantern Noodles Time: Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves: 2 Ingredients — 7 pantry staples Spaghetti or any noodles Peanut butter Soy sauce Honey Garlic powder Rice vinegar Water Instructions Cook the noodles: Boil noodles in water until tender. Reserve about ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,719 words
Failure Modes, Race Conditions, and Scaling Bottlenecks The described architecture has several critical weaknesses that undermine reliability, consistency, and scalability in a real-time collaborative editor. Below is a systematic analysis with proposed solutions and trade-offs.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,869 words
The biggest red flags are: client-clock LWW for document content, polling PostgreSQL for real-time fanout, CDN caching mutable authenticated APIs, per-server WebSocket state with no durable replay, and full HTML snapshots as the main save mechanism.
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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 V4 Flash 07311,562 words
The 3-Month Longevity & Performance Optimization Protocol (Biohacker Edition) Disclaimer: This protocol is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified physician (ideally one familiar with longevity medicine) before starting any new supplement, fasting, or exercise regimen.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)3,213 words
Below is a 12-week longevity/performance protocol for a generally healthy adult. It is not medical advice. Before starting—especially if you have diabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, kidney/liver disease, a history of eating disorders, are pregnant, or take medications—get clinician clearance and use labs to personalize…
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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 V4 Flash 0731967 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for absolute beginners. The goal is consistency over intensity. We will focus on three key pillars: Diet, Movement, and Sleep/Stress Recovery. You don’t need to be perfect—just aim for 80% adherence. If you miss a day, don’t double up tomorrow; just get back on track.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)671 words
1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan Goal: Build 3 simple habits you can maintain: better food choices, regular movement, and better recovery through sleep/stress management. If you have medical conditions, injuries, or take medications, check with a healthcare professional before starting.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,896 words
If the Transistor Had Been Invented in 1920: A Counterfactual History Assume that in 1920 a working point-contact transistor is developed at AT&T’s research laboratories—crude, noisy, and low-powered, but clearly useful as an amplifier.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)2,076 words
A 1920 transistor would not by itself prevent fascism, the Great Depression, or imperial expansion, so World War II might still happen. But it would make electronics 10–20 years more advanced than in our timeline, with huge effects on radar, codebreaking, computing, missiles, space, consumer goods, and Cold War power…
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,888 words
This contract is heavily one-sided: it gives the Client nearly all rights and discretion while assigning the Contractor nearly all risk and liability. Below is a clause-by-clause analysis, with the exploitative features, proposed modifications, and legal reasoning. This is general legal information, not legal advice.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,439 words
Below is a contractor-protective review, not legal advice. Enforceability varies by jurisdiction, especially for non-competes, arbitration, IP assignments, and limitation-of-liability clauses. A local attorney should review before signing.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
Input
$0.14
Output
$0.28
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

30 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V4 Flash 073129 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
OOpenInferencefp8$0.03 in·$0.80 out·1M·99.8% upSSail Researchfp4$0.04 in·$0.55 out·1M·99.7% upRRelacefp4$0.04 in·$0.64 out·1M·99.7% upSStreamLakefp8$0.05 in·$0.16 out·1M·97.1% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.06 in·$0.18 out·1M·99.7% upRRekafp4$0.09 in·$0.53 out·262k·99% up
23 more hostsFewer hosts
MMakora$0.09 in·$0.20 out·1M·97.8% upWWafer$0.10 in·$0.25 out·1M·99.9% upDDigitalOcean$0.12 in·$0.24 out·1M·99.2% upIInceptronfp4$0.12 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.6% upBBasetenfp8$0.13 in·$0.26 out·1M·100% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.13 in·$0.28 out·262k·99.9% upCohere$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·98.6% upNNebiusfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·18.5% upPParasailfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.6% upTTogether$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.8% upMMorph$0.14 in·$0.40 out·1M·96.5% upVVenice$0.17 in·$0.35 out·1M·99.1% upMMancerfp8$0.20 in·$0.60 out·1M·98.9% upFFireworks$0.22 in·$0.66 out·1M·96.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.22 in·$0.66 out·1M·98.3% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.29 in·$0.86 out·1M·99.9% upAlibaba Cloud$0.35 in·$1.06 out·1M·100% upNNextBitfp8$0.35 in·$1.06 out·1M·98.2% upNNovitafp8$0.41 in·$1.23 out·1M·100% upAAtlasCloudfp4$0.44 in·$1.32 out·1M·99.6% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.44 in·$1.32 out·1M·96.4% upPPhala$0.44 in·$1.32 out·1M·99.8% upCloudflare Workers AIdegraded$0.44 in·$1.32 out·1.3M·99.2% up
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNex AGIbf16degraded$0 in·$0 out·262k·92.2% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is developed by DeepSeek while Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is developed by Nex AGI. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 has a 1.0M token context window vs Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 costs $0.14/M input tokens and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is $0.14/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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