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

> DeepSeek-V4-Pro from Wafer: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About DeepSeek-V4-Pro

DeepSeek-V4-Pro is a chat model from Wafer, one of 16 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.32 per 1M input tokens and $3.96 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2638 out of 3793 chat models by cost and cheaper than 30% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4-Pro supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 13% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Wafer Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **1,048,576 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.32 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$3.96 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

DeepSeek-V4-Pro supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema.

## DeepSeek-V4-Pro Pricing Overview

At $1.32 per 1M input tokens and $3.96 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-V4-Pro ranks 2638 out of 3793 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 30% of models in this category.

DeepSeek-V4-Pro is one of 16 Wafer chat models, with support for 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-Pro with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.10 | $5.50 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate DeepSeek-V4-Pro costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wafer/model/deepseek-v4-pro.md)
- [All Wafer pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wafer.md)

## FAQ

### Is DeepSeek-V4-Pro cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

No. DeepSeek-V4-Pro costs $1.32 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 5% more affordable for input. However, DeepSeek-V4-Pro may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does DeepSeek-V4-Pro pricing compare to the average chat model?

DeepSeek-V4-Pro input pricing is $1.32 per 1M tokens, which is 120% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2638 out of 3793 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 30% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.96 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

### What makes DeepSeek-V4-Pro different from other Wafer models?

Among Wafer's 16 chat models, DeepSeek-V4-Pro ranks 12 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-V4-Pro?

The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-V4-Pro are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.25/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M 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-Pro's context window?

DeepSeek-V4-Pro supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 13% of chat models by context window size (rank 460 of 3746). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate DeepSeek-V4-Pro costs?

DeepSeek-V4-Pro 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 $1.32 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.96.

## Related Resources

- [Wafer models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/wafer.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)

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