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deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 393,216 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00015000
Output Cost$0.00060000
Total Cost$0.00075000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001500 per token
Output: $0.0000006000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens393,216
Max Tokens393,216

About deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017

deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 504 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 802 out of 3781 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.15 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens393,216
Maximum Total Tokens393,216

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 393,216 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 ranks 802 out of 3781 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 is one of 504 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017
qwen3.8-flashDashscope$0.15$0.470%
qwen3.8-omni-flashDashscope$0.15$0.470%
qwen3.8-flashQwen Ai Platform$0.15$0.470%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 cheaper than qwen3.8-flash?

No. deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while qwen3.8-flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making qwen3.8-flash 0% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 802 out of 3781 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 504 chat models, deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 ranks 110 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017?

The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 are: qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M 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-v4.1-flash-1017's context window?

deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 344 of 3502). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 costs?

deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.