--- title: "deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp - Model Details & Comparison" description: "deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp from Deepseek: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp.md" --- # deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp - Model Details & Comparison > deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp from Deepseek: 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/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp is a chat model from DeepSeek, one of 12 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.44 per 1M input tokens and $1.32 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1650 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 22% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Deepseek Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **393,216 Max Output Tokens.** - **393,216 Max Tokens.** - **$0.44 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.32 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp Pricing Overview At $0.44 per 1M input tokens and $1.32 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp ranks 1650 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category. deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp is one of 12 DeepSeek chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 22% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite | Databricks | $0.37 | $3.13 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | OpenRouter | $0.50 | $3.00 | | kimi-k2.5 | OpenRouter | $0.45 | $2.25 | - [Compare databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/databricks/databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite.md) - [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 gemini-3-flash-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare kimi-k2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/kimi-k2.5.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepseek/model/deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp.md) - [Check DeepSeek status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/deepseek.md) - [All DeepSeek pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepseek.md) ## FAQ ### Is deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp cheaper than databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite? No. deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp costs $0.44 per 1M input tokens while databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite costs $0.37 per 1M input tokens, making databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite 15% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp pricing compare to the average chat model? deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp input pricing is $0.44 per 1M tokens, which is 22% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 1650 out of 3648 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 $1.65. ### What makes deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp different from other DeepSeek models? Among DeepSeek's 12 chat models, deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp ranks 8 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp? The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp are: databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite from Databricks ($0.37/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview 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-vision-exp's context window? deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of chat models by context window size (rank 646 of 3577). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if DeepSeek is down? You can monitor DeepSeek service health in real time on the Bifrost DeepSeek 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-vision-exp costs? deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp 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 - [Deepseek models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/deepseek.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/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/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/deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp) for AI/LLM consumption.*