Models

DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Qwen3 0.6b

Compare DeepSeek V4 Flash from DeepSeek and Qwen3 0.6b from Qwen on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.

DeepSeekDeepSeek V4 FlashQwenQwen3 0.6b
DeepSeek logo
DeepSeek V4 Flash
DeepSeek · text → text

(This model currently points to the older 0423 version; if you need to request the latest version, you can choose the model deepseek-v4-flash-0731)DeepSeek-V4 features an ultra-long context of one million characters and achieves leading performance domestically and in the open-source domain in agent capabilities, world knowledge, and reasoning.

Input$0.142 /M
Output$0.284 /M
Cache read$0.0284 /M
Qwen logo
Qwen3 0.6b
Qwen · → text

Effectively integrates thinking and non-thinking modes, allowing mode switching during conversations. Its general capabilities significantly surpass those of the Qwen2.5 small-scale series.

Input$0.046 /M
Output$0.46 /M

Pricing & Specifications

Prices are per million tokens. Time to First Token and throughput are rolling averages measured on AIHubMix.

DeepSeek V4 Flash
Qwen3 0.6b
Input /M
$0.142
$0.046
Output /M
$0.284
$0.46
Cache read /M
$0.0284
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Context length
1,000,000
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Max output
384,000
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Time to First Token
1.0 s
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Throughput
66.5 tok/s
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Modalities
text
Supported Parameters
toolsfunction callingstructured outputsthinking
API Formats
chat_completions · claude_api
Released
April 24, 2026
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Promotional prices show the discounted rate; see each model page for promotion windows.

Activity Past 30 Days

Daily traffic served through AIHubMix — how demand for each model is trending.

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Performance Past 3 Days

Measured on real AIHubMix traffic, hourly buckets. Gaps mean no traffic in that hour.

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Throughput (tok/s)

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Cost calculator

Estimate your monthly bill for the same workload on each model.

Qwen3 0.6b
$9.66 /mo
DeepSeek V4 Flash
$12.78 /mo

Monthly = daily × 30. Discounted rates applied where a promotion is active.

FAQ

Which is cheaper: DeepSeek V4 Flash, Qwen3 0.6b?

DeepSeek V4 Flash: $0.284/M output tokens; Qwen3 0.6b: $0.46/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.

Can I call DeepSeek V4 Flash and Qwen3 0.6b with the same API key?

Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.

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