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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Kimi K2.6
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 3.2x cheaper on input. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 3.3x cheaper on output. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash holds 1M tokens against 256K.
At a glance
Side by side
DeepSeek
DeepSeek's cheapest current model, a million-token window at flash rates.
Moonshot AI
Moonshot's value tier, K3-style agentic tool-calling at half the price, a favorite for high-volume agent loops.
Specifications
Every difference we can measure
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | Kimi K2.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.3/M | $0.95/M |
| Output price | $1.2/M | $4/M |
| Context window | 1M tokens | 256K tokens |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Prompt caching | Yes | No |
| Long context | Yes | No |
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 Kimi K2.6?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 3.2x cheaper on input. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is 3.3x cheaper on output. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash holds 1M tokens against 256K. Only DeepSeek V4.1 Flash declares prompt caching. Only DeepSeek V4.1 Flash declares long context. 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 Kimi K2.6?
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 Kimi K2.6 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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