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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Inkling

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 3.4× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek V4.1 FlashInkling
ProviderDeepSeekThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.300$1.00
Output $/1M$1.20$4.05
Blended $/1M$0.525$1.76
Context window1.0M524K
Max output944K472K
ReleasedSep 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose DeepSeek V4.1 Flash if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.525 vs $1.76 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash cheaper than Inkling?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.525 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $1.00. Output alone: $1.20 vs $4.05.
What context windows do DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and Inkling have?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and Inkling?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is made by DeepSeek. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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