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DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 vs Qwen3.8 Max

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is 17× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423Qwen3.8 Max
ProviderDeepSeekAlibaba
Input $/1M$0.140$2.00
Output $/1M$0.280$6.00
Blended $/1M$0.175$3.00
Context window1.0M1M
Max output393K131K
ReleasedApr 2026Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.175 vs $3.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
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 $2.00. Output alone: $0.280 vs $6.00.
What context windows do DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Qwen3.8 Max have?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423: 1,048,576 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 and Qwen3.8 Max?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 is made by DeepSeek. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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