DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is cheaper than Llama 4 Scout at $0.15/M vs $0.25/M input tokens.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Llama 4 Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.15/M tokens | $0.25/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.6/M tokens | $0.5/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 10.0M tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Apr 2025 |
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash wins input (1.7× cheaper)·Llama 4 Scout wins output (1.2× cheaper)
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.