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deepseek-v4.1-flash Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using deepseek-v4.1-flash from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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deepseek-v4.1-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 384,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00015000
Output Cost$0.00060000
Total Cost$0.00075000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001500 per token
Output: $0.0000006000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens384,000
Max Tokens384,000

About deepseek-v4.1-flash

deepseek-v4.1-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 463 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 708 out of 3639 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. deepseek-v4.1-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 12% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.15 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens384,000
Maximum Total Tokens384,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 384,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How deepseek-v4.1-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v4.1-flash ranks 708 out of 3639 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.58 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

deepseek-v4.1-flash is one of 463 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 12% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs deepseek-v4.1-flash
GLM-5.3-FlashFriendliAI$0.15$0.500%
GLM-5.3-FlashTogether AI$0.15$0.500%
mimo-v2.5Novita$0.17$0.34+12%

Alternatives to deepseek-v4.1-flash

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FriendliAI
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Together AI
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$0.15/1M input
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Novita
mimo-v2.5
$0.17/1M input
+12% vs deepseek-v4.1-flash
DeepInfra
MiMo-V2.5
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DeepInfra
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is deepseek-v4.1-flash cheaper than GLM-5.3-Flash?

No. deepseek-v4.1-flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while GLM-5.3-Flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making GLM-5.3-Flash 0% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v4.1-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does deepseek-v4.1-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-v4.1-flash input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 74% below the median of $0.58 for chat models. It ranks 708 out of 3639 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.66.

What makes deepseek-v4.1-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 463 chat models, deepseek-v4.1-flash ranks 100 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v4.1-flash?

The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v4.1-flash are: GLM-5.3-Flash from FriendliAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); GLM-5.3-Flash from Together AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.5 from Novita ($0.17/1M input tokens); MiMo-V2.5 from DeepInfra ($0.14/1M 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-v4.1-flash's context window?

deepseek-v4.1-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 12% of chat models by context window size (rank 196 of 3346). 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-v4.1-flash costs?

deepseek-v4.1-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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.