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MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is 3.9× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | DeepSeek |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.044 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $0.133 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $0.067 |
| Context window | 1M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 524K | 131K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.067 vs $0.262 blended
- Larger context window (1.0M)
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is cheaper: $0.067 versus $0.262 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.044. Output alone: $0.600 vs $0.133.
What context windows do MiniMax M3.1 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 have?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes MiniMax M3.1 Flash and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is made by DeepSeek.
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