DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) vs Mistral Small (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) or Mistral Small (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) | Mistral Small (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | LLM Gateway | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 1.1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1338 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1142 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 47.5 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) or Mistral Small (latest) cheaper?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) and Mistral Small (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) or Mistral Small (latest)?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (DeepSeek) has the larger context window (1.1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.