Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 alternatives: 15 models in or near grid B5
The closest model to DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 on the atlas is Qwen3.7 Flash, in the same square, at $0.03 per 1M input tokens against DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731’s . 10 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Lyria 3 Clip Preview at Free. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDB53 modelsNemotron 3.5 Lightning (free), Qwen3.5-Flash and Qwen3.7 Flash
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731Its 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (4 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDA5 | Free | 1M | Lyria 3 Clip Preview, Lyria 3 Pro Preview |
| GRIDB4 | <$0.10 | 256K–1M | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, Gemma 4 26B A4B, Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct, Nemotron 3 Super, Qwen3.5-35B-A3B, Gemma 4 31B, Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 |
| GRIDB5 | <$0.10 | 1M | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, Qwen3.7 Flash, Qwen3.5-Flash, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free) |
| GRIDC5 | $0.10–0.30 | 1M | Claude Haiku 5.5, Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor, Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor |
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 Flash 0731 | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731DeepSeek · the model you’re replacing | GRIDB5 | Baseline | $0.08 | — | $0.17 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Qwen3.7 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB5 | Same square, 64% cheaper input | $0.03 | −64% | $0.13 | 1M | Compare → |
| 2 | Qwen3.5-FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB5 | Same square, 21% cheaper input | $0.07 | −21% | $0.26 | 1M | Compare → |
| 3 | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free)NVIDIA | GRIDB5 | Same square, 15% cheaper input | $0.07 | −15% | $0.20 | 1M | Compare → |
| 4 | Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | GRIDA5 | Neighbouring square A5, free input | Free | free | Free | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 5 | Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | GRIDA5 | Neighbouring square A5, free input | Free | free | Free | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 6 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3BNVIDIA | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 27% cheaper input | $0.06 | −27% | $0.24 | 262K | |
| 7 | Gemma 4 26B A4BGoogle | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 18% cheaper input | $0.07 | −18% | $0.23 | 262K | |
| 8 | Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B InstructQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 15% cheaper input | $0.07 | −15% | $0.28 | 262K | |
| 9 | Nemotron 3 SuperNVIDIA | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 3% cheaper input | $0.08 | −3% | $0.45 | 262K | Compare → |
| 10 | Qwen3.5-35B-A3BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 3% cheaper input | $0.08 | −3% | $0.75 | 262K | Compare → |
| 11 | Gemma 4 31BGoogle | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 9% pricier input | $0.09 | +9% | $0.34 | 262K | Compare → |
| 12 | Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507Qwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB4 | Neighbouring square B4, 9% pricier input | $0.09 | +9% | $0.55 | 262K | |
| 13 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 21% pricier input | $0.10 | +21% | $0.50 | 1M | |
| 14 | Muse Spark 1.2 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 21% pricier input | $0.10 | +21% | $0.20 | 1.05M | |
| 15 | Muse Spark 1.3 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 21% pricier input | $0.10 | +21% | $0.20 | 1.05M |
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 | Compare |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | Compare |
Compare DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
Qwen3.7 Flash ranks first: same square, 64% cheaper input. Input is $0.03 per 1M tokens against $0.08 for DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
Lyria 3 Clip Preview at no cost, free on its standard tier, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
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 Flash 0731's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731's square B5: 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 Flash 0731 does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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