DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Grok Build 0.1
At a Glance
| Compare |  DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 44-model eligible cohort | #1 of 44$0.0020 per LiveBench case |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.22DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $1.00Xai ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.66DeepSeek ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 | $2.00Xai ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | 256K |
| Model facts checked | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 3, 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 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench2026-06-25 · overall · leader | 79.67100% of row best · percent · deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp · 52,644 output tokens / case | 71.0989% of row best · percent · grok-build-0.1 · 980 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 | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DeepSeek | xAI |
| Family | Deepseek V4 Flash Vision Exp | Grok Build |
| Model | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Grok Build 0.1 |
| Version | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp | Grok Build 0.1 |
| Lifecycle | retired | preview |
| Released | 2026-08-21 | 2026-05-29 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | 256K |
| 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) | Xai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools |
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp Capabilities
Grok Build 0.1 Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Grok Build 0.1 FAQs
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Grok Build 0.1 better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Grok Build 0.1, 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 Grok Build 0.1?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.22 and Grok Build 0.1 is $1.00 per million tokens, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is cheaper on this metric. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is $0.66 and Grok Build 0.1 is $2.00 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 Grok Build 0.1?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has the larger sourced context window. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp supports 1,049K and Grok Build 0.1 supports 256K.
Which performs better in benchmarks, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Grok Build 0.1?+
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 Grok Build 0.1 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; Grok Build 0.1 is not marked open weight.
Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Grok Build 0.1 understand images?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is documented with image input; Grok Build 0.1 is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Grok Build 0.1?+
Neither has a larger sourced maximum output. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is 393K and Grok Build 0.1 is —.
Do DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Grok Build 0.1 support reasoning and tool use?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Grok Build 0.1: 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 Grok Build 0.1?+
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has 3 sourced provider routes; Grok Build 0.1 has 1, so DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Grok Build 0.1?+
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.