What is the difference between DeepSeek V4 Flash and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?

Both are developed by DeepSeek but target different use cases. DeepSeek V4 Flash has a 1.0M token context window vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash or DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V4 Flash and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does DeepSeek V4 Flash cost compared to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?

DeepSeek V4 Flash costs $0.14/M input tokens and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash costs $0.15/M input tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash is $0.01/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare DeepSeek V4 Flash and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek V4 Flash and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 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.

Updated Sep 2026

DeepSeek V4 FlashvsDeepSeek V4.1 Flash

DeepSeek V4 Flash is cheaper than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash at $0.14/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V4 Flash and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash compared across 6 shared prompts
Spec	DeepSeek V4 Flash	DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
Input price	$0.14/M tokens	$0.15/M tokens
Output price	$0.28/M tokens	$0.6/M tokens
Context window	1.0M tokens	1.0M tokens
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2026	Sep 2026

Our Verdict

DeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

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

Input

$0.14

1.1× cheaper

Output

$0.28

2.1× cheaper

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

Input

$0.15

Output

$0.60

DeepSeek V4 Flash is cheaper on both: 1.1× input, 2.1× output.

Where to run it

38 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V4 Flash15 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Baidu Qianfanfp8$0.04 in$0.08 out1M93.4% up OpenInferencefp8$0.04 in$0.50 out1M99.7% up StreamLakefp8$0.05 in$0.10 out1M98.5% up DeepInfrafp8$0.09 in$0.18 out1M99.7% up GMI Cloudfp8$0.09 in$0.18 out1M99.3% up Venice$0.10 in$0.19 out1M98.8% up

9 more hosts

DigitalOcean$0.10 in$0.20 out1M99.9% up SiliconFlowfp8$0.13 in$0.28 out1M98.9% up Alibaba Cloudfp8$0.13 in$0.27 out1M99.5% up AtlasCloudfp4$0.14 in$0.28 out1M99.9% up Novitafp8$0.14 in$0.28 out1M100% up Parasailfp8$0.14 in$0.28 out1M99.6% up NextBitfp8$0.15 in$0.30 out1M97.7% up Mancerfp8$0.19 in$0.50 out1M98% up Azure AI Foundrydegraded$0.21 in$0.56 out1M95.8% up

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash23 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Morph$0.12 in$0.48 out1M98.4% up Relacefp4$0.13 in$0.52 out1M99.9% up Sail Researchfp4$0.13 in$0.75 out1M99.9% up DeepInfrafp8$0.14 in$0.42 out1M99.7% up Alibaba Cloud$0.15 in$0.60 out1M99.9% up DeepSeek$0.15 in$0.60 out1M100% up

17 more hosts

StreamLakefp8$0.15 in$0.60 out1M99.5% up Wafer$0.20 in$0.60 out1M99.8% up CoreWeavefp8$0.20 in$0.65 out1M99.1% up OpenInferencefp4$0.20 in$0.80 out1M99.4% up Fireworks$0.22 in$0.66 out1M98.4% up Phala$0.28 in$1.10 out1M99.4% up GMI Cloudfp8$0.28 in$1.14 out1M99.7% up Novitafp8$0.28 in$1.14 out1M100% up AtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M99.8% up Basetenfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M98.2% up Makora$0.30 in$1.20 out1M98.7% up Modal$0.30 in$1.20 out1M99.8% up Parasailfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M93% up SiliconFlowfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M99.8% up Together$0.30 in$1.20 out1M100% up Venicefp8$0.38 in$1.50 out1M94.5% up DigitalOceandegraded$0.30 in$1.20 out1M98.1% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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