$0.23 input / $0.34 output
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$480/yr
cost with DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V3.2: $480/yr vs GPT-oss 20B: $312/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best DeepSeek V3.2 alternative?
DeepSeek V4 Flash is the natural upgrade — same provider, 39% cheaper input, and 1M context (vs 128K). It's the clear winner for most use cases.
Should I upgrade from DeepSeek V3.2 to V4 Flash?
Yes, in most cases. V4 Flash is cheaper ($0.14/$0.28 vs $0.23/$0.34), has 8x more context (1M vs 128K), and is a newer generation. The only reason to stay on V3.2 is if you have specific compatibility requirements.
How does DeepSeek V3.2 compare to Mistral Small 4?
Mistral Small 4 is 57% cheaper on input ($0.10 vs $0.23) with similar output costs. Both have 128K context. Mistral Small 4 is the better budget option unless you specifically need DeepSeek's capabilities.
Is DeepSeek V3.2 still worth using?
DeepSeek V3.2 is being superseded by V4 Flash which is cheaper and better. Unless you have existing integrations that can't be easily migrated, switch to V4 Flash for immediate savings and better performance.
What's the cheapest DeepSeek model?
DeepSeek V4 Flash at $0.14/$0.28 is currently the cheapest DeepSeek model. It's also one of the cheapest models overall with 1M context.
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