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DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is 17× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423Gemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderDeepSeekGoogle
Input $/1M$0.140$1.50
Output $/1M$0.280$7.50
Blended $/1M$0.175$3.00
Context window1.0M1.0M
Max output393K66K
ReleasedApr 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.175 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is cheaper: $0.175 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.140 vs $1.50. Output alone: $0.280 vs $7.50.
What context windows do DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423: 1,048,576 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is made by DeepSeek. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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