deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash) vs gemini-3.8-flash
For 1M input + 1M output tokens, deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash) costs $1.50 and gemini-3.8-flash costs $9.00. deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash) is 6.0× cheaper.
| Per 1M tokens | deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash) | gemini-3.8-flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Input | $0.30 | $1.50 |
| Output | $1.20 | $7.50 |
| Cached input | $0.006 | $0.15 |
| Context | 1M | — |
| Verified | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
| Pricing | variable pricing | Promo until 2026-12-31 |
Notes: deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash): Peak price shown; off-peak is 50% cheaper. gemini-3.8-flash: Standard price shown (effective after promo). Cached price excludes $0.50–1.00/1M tokens/hour storage.
Calculate your cost
| Provider | Model | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek | deepseek-flash (V4.1-Flash) | $0.60 |
| gemini-3.8-flash | $3.38 |
Uses standard list prices (no caching, batch or off-peak discounts). € and CHF rows are priced in that currency by the provider and not converted, so compare them with care.