DeepSeek V4.1 Flash alternatives
Best DeepSeek V4.1 Flash alternatives
10 models that can stand in for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 39.5
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top DeepSeek V4.1 Flash alternatives
Each model is scored against DeepSeek V4.1 Flash. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek | Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M | Intelligence39.5 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.44+45% | Output / 1M$0.87-27% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence46.3+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-50% | Output / 1M$0.50-58% | Context1.05M | Intelligence41.8+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75+150% | Output / 1M$3.75+213% | Context1.05M | Intelligence40.9+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts video and file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75+150% | Output / 1M$3.75+213% | Context1.05M | Intelligence39.60% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts video and file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-67% | Output / 1M$0.50-58% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence38.1-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.14-53% | Output / 1M$0.28-77% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence37.9-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:4.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-33% | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence37.3-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.66+120% | Output / 1M$1.98+65% | Context1.05M | Intelligence36-9% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.22-28% | Output / 1M$0.65-46% | Context1.05M | Intelligence34.8-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-98% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M | Intelligence34.3-13% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?
MiMo-V2.6-Pro from Xiaomi ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.87 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash.
Is there a cheaper alternative to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?
Yes. MiMo-V2.6-Flash charges $0.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash.
Can I try DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare DeepSeek V4.1 Flash with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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