DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
DeepSeek V4 Flash is cheaper on output tokens. Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash or Claude Sonnet 4.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Flash | Claude Sonnet 4.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Modelis | Modelis |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $15.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.