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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash Cost Calculator - Sail

Calculate the cost of using DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash from Sail for your AI applications

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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00009000
Output Cost$0.00030000
Total Cost$0.00039000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000900 per token
Output: $0.0000003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens1,048,576
Max Tokens1,048,576

About DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is a chat model from Sail, one of 12 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.09 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 373 out of 3781 chat models by cost and cheaper than 90% of models in this category. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash supports 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$0.09 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.30 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 Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Total Tokens1,048,576

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 1,048,576 tokens.

Model Capabilities

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

How DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash Pricing Compares

At $0.09 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ranks 373 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 90% of models in this category.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is one of 12 Sail chat models, with support for 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
gpt-6-lunaAzure$0.10$0.50+11%
gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22Azure$0.10$0.50+11%
gemini-2.5-flash-liteVertex AI$0.10$0.40+11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash cheaper than gpt-6-luna?

Yes. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash costs $0.09 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-6-luna's $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making it 11% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash input pricing is $0.09 per 1M tokens, which is 85% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 373 out of 3781 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 90% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash different from other Sail models?

Among Sail's 12 chat models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash ranks 4 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash?

The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash are: gpt-6-luna from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M 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's context window?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 147 of 3502). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash costs?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 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 $0.09 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.