DeepSeek V4 Pro vs DeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek V4 Pro from DeepSeek and DeepSeek V4 Flash from DeepSeek are shown side by side so you can compare pricing, model IDs, context and output limits, modalities, tool use, release details, and benchmark results where data is available.

Overall Recommendation

DeepSeek V4 Pro is the capability default, with higher TokenHub Intelligence and Coding indexes while retaining the same 1M context and 384K output. Choose Flash when roughly 12× lower input cost and 11.7× lower output cost matter more.

Comparison Highlights

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek
Best For
Long-context reasoningcodebase analysiscost control
High-throughputcost-sensitive long-context workloads
How To Read ItUse-case synthesis from model capabilities and positioning.
Workload Fit
ReasoningCodingLong context
ThroughputLow costLong context
How To Read ItThe workloads each model is most directly shaped for.
Input
$1.2857/M
$0.4286/MEdge
How To Read ItLower is better when prompts or retrieval payloads are large.
Output
$3.8571/M
$1.2857/MEdge
How To Read ItLower is better for reasoning-heavy or long-generation traffic.
Context length
1M
1M
How To Read ItHigher is better for repositories, retrieval packs, and transcripts.
Input modalities
Text
Text
How To Read ItBroader input support reduces the need for separate vision or video models.

Model Selection Guide

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek

Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro When

  • A 44.3 Intelligence Index and 47.5 Coding Index in TokenHub’s max-effort profile
  • $1.80 input and $3.50 output per million tokens
  • A 1M context window and 384K maximum output for text-only workloads
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash When

  • The lowest listed price: $0.15 input and $0.30 output per million tokens
  • A 40.3 Intelligence Index and 38.7 Coding Index in TokenHub’s max-effort profile
  • A 1M context window and 384K maximum output for high-volume text workloads

Basic Information

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Name

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro

Model id

DeepSeek V4 Prodeepseek-v4-pro

Data source

DeepSeek V4 ProTokenHub production catalog

Intro

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek V4 Pro is a DeepSeek model for complex coding, reasoning-intensive workflows, and high-volume text generation. Use the DeepSeek V4 Pro API through TokenHub to review current API pricing, context length, maximum output, available endpoints, and benchmark results before selecting it for production workloads.

Author

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek

Released date

DeepSeek V4 Pro2026-04-24

Context length

DeepSeek V4 Pro1M

Max output tokens

DeepSeek V4 Pro384K

Name

DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash

Model id

DeepSeek V4 Flashdeepseek-v4-flash

Data source

DeepSeek V4 FlashTokenHub production catalog

Intro

DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash keeps the V4 family’s 1M-token context window but uses a lighter MoE configuration, commonly described as 284B total parameters with 13B activated parameters. The emphasis is throughput: fast inference, lower cost per call, and production workloads that still need long-context handling. It is the better fit when the task volume is high and the workload benefits from V4-style long-context architecture without always requiring the deepest reasoning tier.

Author

DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Released date

DeepSeek V4 Flash2026-04-24

Context length

DeepSeek V4 Flash1M

Max output tokens

DeepSeek V4 Flash384K

Pricing

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Input

DeepSeek V4 Pro$1.2857/M

Output

DeepSeek V4 Pro$3.8571/M

Cached input

DeepSeek V4 Pro$0.0429/M

Input

DeepSeek V4 Flash$0.4286/M

Output

DeepSeek V4 Flash$1.2857/M

Cached input

DeepSeek V4 Flash$0.0143/M

Capabilities

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Reasoning

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Knowledge

DeepSeek V4 Pro2025-05-01

Attachment

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Input modalities

DeepSeek V4 ProText

Output modalities

DeepSeek V4 ProText

Temperature

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tool use

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Reasoning

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Knowledge

DeepSeek V4 Flash2025-05-01

Attachment

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Input modalities

DeepSeek V4 FlashText

Output modalities

DeepSeek V4 FlashText

Temperature

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Tool use

DeepSeek V4 Flash

Benchmark

DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek

Intelligence

wins44.3

Coding

wins47.5

Intelligence

40.3

Coding

38.7

Knowledge & Reasoning

GPQA

88.8%

HLE

wins35.9%

GPQA

wins89.4%

HLE

32.1%

Coding

SciCode

wins50%

Terminal-Bench Hard

wins46.2%

SciCode

44.9%

Terminal-Bench Hard

35.6%

Instruction Following & Agent Tasks

IFBench

76.5%

AA-LCR

wins66.3%

Tau2

wins96.2%

IFBench

wins79.2%

AA-LCR

63%

Tau2

95.0%

FAQ

Which model is better, DeepSeek V4 Pro or DeepSeek V4 Flash?

+

Neither model is universally better. Start with the Model Selection Guide above to match each model to your task, then use pricing, context length, maximum output, and capability rows to confirm the operational fit.

Is DeepSeek V4 Flash cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Pro?

+

Use the pricing rows above to compare input, output, and cached input prices for DeepSeek V4 Pro and DeepSeek V4 Flash.

Which model supports a longer context length?

+

DeepSeek V4 Pro lists 1M context length, while DeepSeek V4 Flash lists 1M.

Can I access both models through TokenHub?

+

If both models are available in the TokenHub catalog, you can route requests to DeepSeek V4 Pro and DeepSeek V4 Flash through the TokenHub API.