DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Gemini 3.1 Pro
At a Glance
| Compare |  DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek |  Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort | #9 of 5782.1 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #18 of 27$0.161 per LiveBench case |
| EfficiencyHigher is better · MM Efficiency v1.9 | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #8 of 2754.6 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.22DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $2.00Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.66DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $12.00Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Model facts checked | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → | Aug 29, 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 | Gemini 3.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench2026-06-25-90f8d44da965 · overall · leader | 79.6798% of row best · percent · deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp · 52,644 output tokens / case | 81.66100% of row best · percent · gemini-3.1-pro-preview-high · 13,380 output tokens / case |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner | 1 benchmark winNo 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 | Gemini 3.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DeepSeek | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Deepseek V4 Flash Vision Exp | Gemini 3 |
| Model | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Gemini 3.1 Pro |
| Version | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Gemini 3.1 Pro |
| Lifecycle | retired | preview |
| Released | 2026-08-21 | Unknown |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Total parameters | 304.6B | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | mit | Unknown |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| Provider access | DeepSeek (Standard), Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard) | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools | chat, generation, reasoning, tools |
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp Capabilities
Gemini 3.1 Pro Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Gemini 3.1 Pro FAQs
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.1 Pro better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.1 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 Gemini 3.1 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.22 and Gemini 3.1 Pro is $2.00 per million tokens, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is cheaper on this metric. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.66 and Gemini 3.1 Pro is $12.00 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 Gemini 3.1 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 Gemini 3.1 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 Gemini 3.1 Pro be self-hosted?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is documented as self-hostable; Gemini 3.1 Pro is documented as not self-hostable. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is open weight; Gemini 3.1 Pro is not marked open weight.
Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.1 Pro understand images?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is documented with image input; Gemini 3.1 Pro is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.1 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has the larger sourced maximum output. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp supports 393,216 tokens and Gemini 3.1 Pro supports 65,536 tokens.
Do DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.1 Pro support reasoning and tool use?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Gemini 3.1 Pro: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.1 Pro?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has 3 sourced provider routes; Gemini 3.1 Pro has 2, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.1 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.