Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D5
The closest model to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on the atlas is Gemini 2.5 Flash, in the same square, at $0.30 per 1M input tokens against DeepSeek V4.1 Flash’s . 1 of the 15 nearest models is cheaper on input; the cheapest is Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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ModelsAtlas. “DeepSeek V4.1 Flash alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D5”. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. https://modelsatlas.com/models/deepseek/v4-1/alternatives
Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDD514 modelsGemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3 Flash Preview, Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite and 11 more
DeepSeek V4.1 FlashIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDC5 | $0.10–0.30 | 1M | Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| GRIDD5 | $0.30–1 | 1M | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, MiniMax M3, Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20, Qwen3.7 Plus, Qwen3.6 Plus, Qwen3.8 27B, Gemini 3 Flash Preview, Nemotron 3 Ultra (free), MiniMax M1, Mistral Large 4, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, Gemini 3.8 Flash |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek · the model you’re replacing | GRIDD5 | Baseline | $0.30 | — | $1.20 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Gemini 2.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $2.50 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 2 | Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $2.50 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 3 | MiniMax M3MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $1.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 4 | Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20Qwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $1.80 | 1M | Compare → |
| 5 | Qwen3.7 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 7% pricier input | $0.32 | +7% | $1.28 | 1M | Compare → |
| 6 | Qwen3.6 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 8% pricier input | $0.33 | +8% | $1.95 | 1M | Compare → |
| 7 | Qwen3.8 27BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 42% pricier input | $0.43 | +42% | $2.55 | 1M | Compare → |
| 8 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, 67% pricier input | $0.50 | +67% | $3.00 | 1.05M | |
| 9 | Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)NVIDIA | GRIDD5 | Same square, 67% pricier input | $0.50 | +67% | $2.20 | 1M | |
| 10 | MiniMax M1MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, 83% pricier input | $0.55 | +83% | $2.20 | 1M | |
| 11 | Mistral Large 4Mistral AI | GRIDD5 | Same square, 127% pricier input | $0.68 | +127% | $2.09 | 1.05M | |
| 12 | Gemini 3.6 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 3.7 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 15 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 67% cheaper input | $0.10 | −67% | $0.50 | 1M |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 LunaOpenAI | $0.10 | 1.05M | |
| Llama 4 ScoutMeta | $0.10 | 1.31M | |
| GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI | $0.20 | 1.05M | |
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare DeepSeek V4.1 Flash head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?
Gemini 2.5 Flash ranks first: same square, same input price. Input is $0.30 per 1M tokens against $0.30 for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?
Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10 per 1M input tokens, 67% less than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
None of the 15 closest holds more than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from DeepSeek V4.1 Flash's square D5: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what DeepSeek V4.1 Flash does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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