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One table to see how deepseek-v4.1-flash (DeepSeek) and minimax-m3.1-flash (MiniMax) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- minimax-m3.1-flash has the lower input price, 77% cheaper than deepseek-v4.1-flash.
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower output price, 56% cheaper than minimax-m3.1-flash.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | deepseek-v4.1-flash | minimax-m3.1-flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.42 | ¥0.095 |
| Output price | ¥1.68 | ¥3.8 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0084 | ¥0.95 |
| Capabilities | 文本 | 文本 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
deepseek-v4.1-flash
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash 是 DeepSeek 当前主力模型，官方 API 模型名为 deepseek-flash。支持 1M 上下文与最大 384K 输出，默认可切换思考/非思考模式，具备图像理解、工具调用、JSON Output，并兼容 OpenAI 与 Anthropic API。
minimax-m3.1-flash
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash 是 MiniMax 推出的原生多模态 Agent 模型，支持文本、图片和视频输入，输出文本，具备 100 万 token 上下文窗口。模型面向 Agent 推理、工具调用、编程和长上下文任务，支持交错思维链与可调思考深度。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, deepseek-v4.1-flash or minimax-m3.1-flash?
- minimax-m3.1-flash has the lower input price, 77% cheaper than deepseek-v4.1-flash.
- Can I call deepseek-v4.1-flash and minimax-m3.1-flash through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.