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One table to see how deepseek-v4.1-flash (DeepSeek) and kimi-k3 (Moonshot) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower input price, 97% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower output price, 98% cheaper than kimi-k3.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | deepseek-v4.1-flash | kimi-k3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Moonshot |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.4194 | ¥15.8346 |
| Output price | ¥1.6775 | ¥79.1728 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0084 | ¥1.5835 |
| Capabilities | 文本 | 文本 · 多模态 |
| 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。
kimi-k3
多模态推理模型，面向复杂编程、知识工作与长程 Agent 流程。擅长在大型代码库里调用工具、调试，并读取图像、日志与测试反馈来修正结果。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, deepseek-v4.1-flash or kimi-k3?
- deepseek-v4.1-flash has the lower input price, 97% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- Can I call deepseek-v4.1-flash and kimi-k3 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.