Step 3.5 Flash (Deep Infra) vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Tencent)
Step 3.5 Flash (Deep Infra) is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Tencent) offers a larger context window. Choose Step 3.5 Flash (Deep Infra) or DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Tencent) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Step 3.5 Flash (Deep Infra) | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (Tencent) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | Eden AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.09 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Sep 2026 |
FAQ
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