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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs GPT-4.1 mini
Price, context window and capabilities side by side, read from the same catalog that meters your calls, not from a press release.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 1.3x cheaper on input. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 1.3x cheaper on output. GPT-4.1 mini holds 1M tokens against 1M.
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek's cheapest current model, a million-token window at flash rates.
OpenAI
OpenAI's April 2025 small model with a million-token window, still running inside a lot of production agents. Keep it as your baseline and test newer models against it on the same key.
Specifications
Every difference we can measure
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | GPT-4.1 mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.3/M | $0.4/M |
| Output price | $1.2/M | $1.6/M |
| Context window | 1M tokens | 1M tokens |
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Prompt caching | Yes | Yes |
| Long context | Yes | Yes |
A row appears only when we hold the fact for both models. Anything the provider has not published is left out rather than guessed, so an empty row is missing data and never a zero.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 1.3x cheaper on input. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 1.3x cheaper on output. GPT-4.1 mini holds 1M tokens against 1M. Only GPT-4.1 mini declares vision. Both run on the same endpoint and the same key here, so trying each is a one-line change to the model id.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash or GPT-4.1 mini?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is, on input tokens. Output usually dominates the bill on generative work, so check the output row above against your own ratio of prompt to completion before deciding.
Can I switch between DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini without changing my code?
Yes. Both are OpenAI-compatible through one CompanyFabric key, so switching is the model string and nothing else, no second SDK, no second contract, one prepaid balance across both.
Do I have to choose?
No. Send companyfabric/auto and we route each request to the cheapest model that can serve it, which is how most people use both without deciding in advance.
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