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title: "DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash from Together AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash - Model Details & Comparison

> DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash from Together AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is a chat model from Together AI, one of 97 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1366 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 61% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 11% 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 supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash Pricing Overview

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ranks 1366 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 61% of models in this category.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is one of 97 Together AI chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 11% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.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)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/deepseek-v4.1-flash.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 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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 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 $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 47% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 1366 out of 3648 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 $1.65.

### What makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash different from other Together AI models?

Among Together AI's 97 chat models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ranks 38 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash?

The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M 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 11% of chat models by context window size (rank 217 of 3577). 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 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.

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