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Gemini 3.8 Flash vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is 2.5× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | |
| Input $/1M | $0.825 | $0.440 |
| Output $/1M | $4.13 | $1.32 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.65 | $0.660 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 66K | 131K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash if…
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.660 vs $1.65 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.8 Flash or DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.8 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is cheaper: $0.660 versus $1.65 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.825 vs $0.440. Output alone: $4.13 vs $1.32.
What context windows do Gemini 3.8 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 have?
Gemini 3.8 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.8 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
Gemini 3.8 Flash is made by Google. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is made by DeepSeek.
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