--- title: "DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v4-flash-0731" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v4-flash-0731.md" --- # DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 - Model Details & Comparison > DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is a chat model from Azure, one of 222 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.44 per 1M input tokens and $1.32 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1336 out of 2921 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 17% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **384,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **384,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.44 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.32 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 Pricing Overview At $0.44 per 1M input tokens and $1.32 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 ranks 1336 out of 2921 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is one of 222 Azure chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 17% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | | deepseek-chat-v3.1 | OpenRouter | $0.55 | $1.65 | | deepseek-r1-0528 | OpenRouter | $0.50 | $2.15 | | deepseek-v4-pro | OpenRouter | $0.53 | $1.05 | - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare deepseek-chat-v3.1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-chat-v3.1.md) - [Compare deepseek-r1-0528](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-r1-0528.md) - [Compare deepseek-v4-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4-pro.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/deepseek-v4-flash-0731.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 cheaper than gemini-3-flash-preview? Yes. DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 costs $0.44 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-3-flash-preview's $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making it 14% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 pricing compare to the average chat model? DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 input pricing is $0.44 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1336 out of 2921 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.32 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 222 chat models, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 ranks 63 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731? The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 are: gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat-v3.1 from OpenRouter ($0.55/1M input tokens); deepseek-r1-0528 from OpenRouter ($0.50/1M 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-0731's context window? DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 17% of chat models by context window size (rank 494 of 2892). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 costs? DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 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 $0.44 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.32. ## Related Resources - [Azure models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v4-flash-0731](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v4-flash-0731) for AI/LLM consumption.*