DEEPSEEK V4.1 FLASH OUTPERFORMS PRO AT LOWER COST
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DeepSeek will launch V4.1 Flash on September 10, 2026, offering better performance and speed than V4 Pro at a cheaper price point. During the transition period, all Pro model requests will be routed to Flash and billed at Flash rates.
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