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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is 5.3× 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
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
ProviderAlibabaDeepSeek
Input $/1M$0.400$0.090
Output $/1M$1.20$0.180
Blended $/1M$0.600$0.113
Context window1M1.0M
Max output33K384K
ReleasedSep 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.113 vs $0.600 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) or DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is cheaper: $0.113 versus $0.600 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $0.090. Output alone: $1.20 vs $0.180.
What context windows do Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 have?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking): 1,000,000 tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is made by Alibaba. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is made by DeepSeek.
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