--- title: "deepseek-v4-flash-0731 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "deepseek-v4-flash-0731 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4-flash-0731" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4-flash-0731.md" --- # deepseek-v4-flash-0731 - Model Details & Comparison > deepseek-v4-flash-0731 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About deepseek-v4-flash-0731 deepseek-v4-flash-0731 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.12 per 1M output tokens, ranking 225 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. deepseek-v4-flash-0731 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 11% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **943,718 Max Output Tokens.** - **943,718 Max Tokens.** - **$0.06 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.12 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities deepseek-v4-flash-0731 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## deepseek-v4-flash-0731 Pricing Overview At $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.12 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v4-flash-0731 ranks 225 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 93% of models in this category. deepseek-v4-flash-0731 is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 11% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash-0731 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 | | gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-5-nano | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-oss-20b | Tensormesh | $0.07 | $0.28 | - [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-oss-20b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/gpt-oss-20b.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate deepseek-v4-flash-0731 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/deepseek-v4-flash-0731.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is deepseek-v4-flash-0731 cheaper than gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07? No. deepseek-v4-flash-0731 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 8% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v4-flash-0731 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does deepseek-v4-flash-0731 pricing compare to the average chat model? deepseek-v4-flash-0731 input pricing is $0.06 per 1M tokens, which is 89% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 225 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.12 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65. ### What makes deepseek-v4-flash-0731 different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, deepseek-v4-flash-0731 ranks 32 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v4-flash-0731? The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v4-flash-0731 are: gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenAI ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from OpenAI ($0.05/1M 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-flash-0731's context window? deepseek-v4-flash-0731 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 11% of chat models by context window size (rank 284 of 3577). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate deepseek-v4-flash-0731 costs? deepseek-v4-flash-0731 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 $0.06 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.12. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4-flash-0731](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4-flash-0731) for AI/LLM consumption.*