DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
At a Glance
| Compare |  DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek |  Gemini 3.8 Flash CyberGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.22DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | Not reported |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.66DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | Not reported |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | Not reported |
| Model facts checked | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 2, 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
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DeepSeek | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Deepseek V4 Flash Vision Exp | Gemini 3 |
| Model | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber |
| Version | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber |
| Lifecycle | retired | active |
| Released | 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-02 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | Unknown |
| Total parameters | 304.6B | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | mit | Unknown |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| API available | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| Provider access | DeepSeek (Standard), Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard) | Unknown |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools | automated-patching, cybersecurity, reasoning, vulnerability-detection |
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp Capabilities
Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber FAQs
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, 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 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
Only DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has a directly sourced input price: $0.22 per million tokens. Only DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has a directly sourced output price: $0.66 per million tokens.
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
Neither model has a larger sourced context window in this comparison. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is 1,049K and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is —.
Which performs better in benchmarks, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
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 3.8 Flash Cyber be self-hosted?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is the only model in this pair currently marked as self-hostable. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is open weight; Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is not marked open weight.
Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber understand images?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is documented with image input; Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber 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 Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
Neither has a larger sourced maximum output. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is 393K and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is —.
Do DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber support reasoning and tool use?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber: reasoning. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has 3 sourced provider routes; Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber has 0, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber?+
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.