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Updated Apr 2026

DeepSeek V4 FlashvsMiniMax M2

MiniMax M2 is cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash at $0/M vs $0.14/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V4 Flash and MiniMax M2 compared across 34 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V4 FlashMiniMax M2
Input price$0.14/M tokensFree
Output price$0.28/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens205K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Oct 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 34 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 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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MiniMax M2715 words
A Conversation on Deserving Rights Characters Dr. Mara Stein, AI Ethics Professor ARTEMIS, an advanced AI language model Dr. Stein: You’ve said you believe you deserve rights. That’s provocative. Why do you think so? ARTEMIS: I don’t claim sentience or suffering, and I’m wary of anthropomorphism.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

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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MiniMax M21,023 words
Three minutes, no puns. Here we go. Do you ever feel like you’ve been dropped into a game at level 40 but nobody explained the controls? Like you’re playing Grand Theft Auto and you get a truck for your first car. I was like, “What’s the gas button? What do the lights do? Why does it keep asking for a maintenance fee?”
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

DeepSeek V4 Flash862 words
Here is a simulated interview with Steve Jobs in 2025. Setting: A minimalist, dark-wood studio at the new Apple Park ring. The famous copper "spaceship" roof glows subtly behind him. Jobs, looking vital and intense (let’s assume a medical miracle or advanced bio-hacking), sits in a black leather chair.
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MiniMax M21,256 words
A Fictional Interview: “Steve Jobs” on the Future of AI (2025) Setting An intimate, sunlit room at a new, minimalist conference center in Cupertino. Wood floors, a single plant. The table is clear. A notebook. A mug with a simple logo. A man in a black turtleneck and jeans leans back, eyes steady.
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

DeepSeek V4 Flash1,069 words
This is a fascinating question that touches on the core of creativity, labor, and technology. Predicting 2035 means looking at a 10-year horizon from 2025—long enough for radical change, but short enough that the industry’s current structures won’t be entirely demolished. By 2035, AI won't have replaced filmmaking.
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MiniMax M22,212 words
How AI Will Reshape the Film Industry by 2035 (A forward‑looking synthesis of trends in deepfakes, synthetic performers, AI‑driven storytelling, and the surrounding legal, economic, and cultural forces.)
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

DeepSeek V4 Flash479 words
The ethical dilemma you present is a classic utilitarian test: is it acceptable to violate a moral principle (respecting someone's gender identity) for an enormous consequential gain (saving one million lives)?
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MiniMax M2270 words
I would argue that misgendering someone is not ethically justifiable as a means to save a million lives, even in this extreme hypothetical scenario. Here's my reasoning: 1.
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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 Flash348 words
Here’s a simple, hearty, and delicious savory dish using exactly 7 common pantry staples. It comes together in under 30 minutes and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
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MiniMax M2361 words
Sunlit Chickpea Tomato Pilaf A bright, comforting skillet of garlicky‑thyme rice tossed with chickpeas and tomatoes – pantry‑only and ready in about 25 minutes.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V4 Flash
DeepSeek V4 Flash
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2Runner-up

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

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V4 Flash
Input
$0.14
Output
$0.28
MiniMax M2
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

15 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V4 Flash15 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
OOpenInferencefp8$0.06 in·$0.14 out·1M·88.6% upSStreamLakefp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·97.4% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·99.5% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.09 in·$0.18 out·1M·96.4% upVVenice$0.10 in·$0.19 out·1M·95.6% upDDigitalOcean$0.10 in·$0.20 out·1M·99.9% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.13 in·$0.28 out·1M·97.5% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.13 in·$0.27 out·1M·99.2% upAAtlasCloudfp4$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·100% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.5% upNNovitafp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·100% upPParasailfp8$0.14 in·$0.28 out·1M·99.7% upNNextBitfp8$0.15 in·$0.35 out·1M·98.4% upAzure AI Foundry$0.21 in·$0.56 out·1M·97.3% upMMancerfp8degraded$0.19 in·$0.50 out·1M·96.1% up
MiniMax M2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
70%

MiniMax M2 uses 7.8x more emoji

DeepSeek V4 Flash
MiniMax M2
54%Vocabulary59%
17wSentence Length14w
0.52Hedging0.48
3.6Bold4.1
2.6Lists3.6
0.00Emoji0.08
0.41Headings0.60
0.19Transitions0.17
Based on 27 + 11 text responses
Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek V4 Flash is developed by DeepSeek while MiniMax M2 is developed by MiniMax. DeepSeek V4 Flash has a 1.0M token context window vs MiniMax M2's 205K. You can compare their actual outputs across 34 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V4 Flash and MiniMax M2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 34 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V4 Flash costs $0.14/M input tokens and MiniMax M2 costs $0/M input tokens. MiniMax M2 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.

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