--- title: "DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 from Together AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017.md" --- # DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 - Model Details & Comparison > DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 from Together AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is a chat model from Together AI, one of 87 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1435 out of 3780 chat models by cost and cheaper than 61% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 13% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Together AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Tokens.** - **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 Pricing Overview At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ranks 1435 out of 3780 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 61% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is one of 87 Together AI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 13% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 | | gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite | Databricks | $0.37 | $3.13 | - [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/databricks/databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017.md) - [Check Together AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/together-ai.md) - [All Together AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? No. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 pricing compare to the average chat model? DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 50% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1435 out of 3780 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 61% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75. ### What makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 different from other Together AI models? Among Together AI's 87 chat models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ranks 35 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017? The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M 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-1017's context window? DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 13% of chat models by context window size (rank 353 of 3734). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Together AI is down? You can monitor Together AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Together 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-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs? DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20. ## Related Resources - [Together AI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/together_ai.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.md) - [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/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017) for AI/LLM consumption.*