DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs DeepSeek V4 Pro
At a Glance
| Compare |  DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek | DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort | #19 of 5757.9 score · 2/3 sources · provisional · missing ARC-AGI-2 · full-core range 38.6–72.0 |
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #10 of 27$0.054 per LiveBench case |
| EfficiencyHigher is better · MM Efficiency v1.9 | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #11 of 2751.5 score · 2/3 sources · provisional · missing ARC-AGI-2 · full-core range 41.9–58.5 |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.22DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $0.66DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.66DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $1.5441Openrouter ↗ · Aug 28, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Model facts checked | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | DeepSeek-V4-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench2026-06-25-90f8d44da965 · overall · leader | 79.67100% of row best · percent · deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp · 52,644 output tokens / case | 76.7996% of row best · percent · deepseek-v4-pro · 35,014 output tokens / case |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 1 benchmark winNo overall winner | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | DeepSeek-V4-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DeepSeek | DeepSeek |
| Family | Deepseek V4 Flash Vision Exp | Deepseek V4 Pro |
| Model | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | DeepSeek-V4-Pro |
| Version | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | DeepSeek-V4-Pro |
| Lifecycle | retired | active |
| Released | 2026-08-21 | 2026-04-24 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Total parameters | 304.6B | 1.6T |
| Active parameters | Unknown | 49B |
| License | mit | mit |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| Provider access | DeepSeek (Standard), Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard) | DeepSeek (Standard), Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools | chat, generation, reasoning |
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp Capabilities
DeepSeek V4 Pro Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs DeepSeek V4 Pro FAQs
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and DeepSeek V4 Pro, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.22 and DeepSeek V4 Pro is $0.66 per million tokens, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is cheaper on this metric. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.66 and DeepSeek V4 Pro is $1.5441 per million tokens, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
Both models have the same sourced context window: 1,048,576 tokens each.
Which performs better in benchmarks, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: supported. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is open weight; DeepSeek V4 Pro is open weight.
Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and DeepSeek V4 Pro understand images?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is documented with image input; DeepSeek V4 Pro is not documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has a sourced maximum output of 393,216 tokens; DeepSeek V4 Pro's maximum output is not reported. A larger limit cannot be determined.
Do DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and DeepSeek V4 Pro support reasoning and tool use?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. DeepSeek V4 Pro: reasoning. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has 3 sourced provider routes; DeepSeek V4 Pro has 6, so DeepSeek V4 Pro has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or DeepSeek V4 Pro?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.