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deepseek-v4-flash Cost Calculator - DeepSeek

Calculate the cost of using deepseek-v4-flash from DeepSeek for your AI applications

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deepseek-v4-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00014000
Output Cost$0.00028000
Total Cost$0.00042000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001400 per token
Output: $0.0000002800 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens8,192
Max Tokens8,192

About deepseek-v4-flash

deepseek-v4-flash is a chat model from DeepSeek, one of 8 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, ranking 495 out of 2688 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. deepseek-v4-flash supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 16% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.14 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.28 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens8,192
Maximum Total Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How deepseek-v4-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v4-flash ranks 495 out of 2688 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 81% of models in this category.

deepseek-v4-flash is one of 8 DeepSeek chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 16% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs deepseek-v4-flash
mimo-v2.5OpenRouter$0.14$0.280%
DeepSeek-V4-FlashTensormesh$0.14$0.280%
gemma-4-31B-itTensormesh$0.14$0.560%

Alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash

Similar chat models from other providers

OpenRouter
mimo-v2.5
$0.14/1M input
0% vs deepseek-v4-flash
Tensormesh
DeepSeek-V4-Flash
$0.14/1M input
0% vs deepseek-v4-flash
Tensormesh
gemma-4-31B-it
$0.14/1M input
0% vs deepseek-v4-flash
Tensormesh
gpt-oss-120b
$0.15/1M input
+7% vs deepseek-v4-flash
Tencent
deepseek-v4-flash
$0.14/1M input
0% vs deepseek-v4-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is deepseek-v4-flash cheaper than mimo-v2.5?

No. deepseek-v4-flash costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens while mimo-v2.5 costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making mimo-v2.5 0% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v4-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does deepseek-v4-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-v4-flash input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 495 out of 2688 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.28 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes deepseek-v4-flash different from other DeepSeek models?

Among DeepSeek's 8 chat models, deepseek-v4-flash ranks 4 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash?

The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v4-flash are: mimo-v2.5 from OpenRouter ($0.14/1M input tokens); DeepSeek-V4-Flash from Tensormesh ($0.14/1M input tokens); gemma-4-31B-it from Tensormesh ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Tensormesh ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is deepseek-v4-flash's context window?

deepseek-v4-flash supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 16% of chat models by context window size (rank 356 of 2502). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate deepseek-v4-flash costs?

deepseek-v4-flash is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.28.