AI model comparison
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs MiniMax M3
Pricing, context window, benchmarks, and features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and send one prompt to both.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is an experimental vision-enabled version of [DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731](https://openrouter.ai/deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-0731) from DeepSeek, adding image understanding while matching the base model on text capabilities including agents,
- Input / 1M
- $0.22
- Output / 1M
- $0.65
- Context
- 1.05M
MiniMax
MiniMax M3
MiniMax-M3 is a multimodal foundation model from MiniMax.
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 1.05M
At a glance
Quick verdict
How the two models stack up on the things people ask about most.
Lower price
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp
1.6x cheaper for a typical chat
Higher intelligence score
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp
34.8 vs 29.2 on Artificial Analysis
Larger context window
Tie
1.05M vs 1.05M tokens
Newer release
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp
Released August 21, 2026
Benchmarks
Benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp34.8Coding index
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp65Agentic index
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp47.5Pricing
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs MiniMax M3 API pricing
Per-token API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | |
|---|---|---|
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.30 |
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.65 | $1.20 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.01 | $0.06 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available | Not available |
What it costs in practice
Estimated cost per 1,000 requests at standard rates. Coding and long-document figures also show the cost when the input is already cached.
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp$0.75Coding task
30K in, 4K out
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp$9.06$2.79 cachedLong document summary
150K in, 2K out
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp$33.63$2.32 cachedSpecs
Context window and capabilities
How much each model can read, how much it can write, and what it accepts as input.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 1.05M tokens | 1.05M tokens |
| Max output | 262K tokens | 512K tokens |
| Input types | Image, Text | Image, Text, Video |
| Output types | Text | Text |
| Reasoning effort levels | Max, High, Low | Not available |
| Default reasoning effort | High | Not available |
| Release date | August 21, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
API features available for each model.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool calling | Supported | Supported |
| Structured outputs | Supported | Supported |
| JSON mode | Supported | Supported |
| Reasoning | Supported | Supported |
| Temperature | Supported | Supported |
| Stop sequences | Supported | Supported |
| Deterministic seed | Supported | Supported |
| Verbosity control | Not supported | Not supported |
Keep exploring
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Our take
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is 1.6x cheaper for a typical chat. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp scores higher on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index (34.8 vs 29.2). The right pick depends on your workload, so the quickest way to settle it is to send the same prompt to both and compare.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is cheaper for a typical chat (2K input tokens and 500 output tokens). DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp costs $0.22 per 1M input tokens and $0.65 per 1M output tokens, while MiniMax M3 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens.
Which has a bigger context window, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or MiniMax M3?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp supports up to 1.05M tokens of context, compared with 1.05M for MiniMax M3.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp smarter than MiniMax M3?
On the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp scores 34.8 and MiniMax M3 scores 29.2, putting DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp ahead. Benchmarks don't capture everything, so the best test is running your own prompts through both.
Can I use DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and MiniMax M3 at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple models at once, so you can see DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and MiniMax M3 answer side by side and keep the better response.
Why choose? Ask both.
Send one prompt to DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and MiniMax M3 at the same time. Compare the answers side by side and keep the best one.