Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Nova MicroWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Micro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Nova Micro — which is better?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 (by DeepSeek) and Nova Micro (by Amazon) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

On price, Nova Micro is roughly 2.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Nova Micro if…

  • cost matters — it's about 2.0x cheaper per token

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Microdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Nova Micro costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 ($0.09/1M tokens) is 3.0x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.03/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 ($0.18/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than Nova Micro ($0.14/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is more expensive than Nova Micro.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
Input tokens$0.09
Output tokens$0.18
Best providerDeepinfra
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input tokens$0.03
Output tokens$0.14
Best providerAWS Bedrock
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Nova Micro's 128,000 tokens. Nova Micro can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is limited to 65,536 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output65,536 tokens
Amazon
Nova Micro
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is licensed under MIT, while Nova Micro uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

MIT

Open weights

Nova Micro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 was released on 2026-07-31, while Nova Micro was released on 2024-11-20.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is 21 months newer than Nova Micro.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

Jul 31, 2026

4 days ago

1.7yr newer
Nova Micro

Nov 20, 2024

1.7 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is available from DeepInfra, Fireworks, Novita. Nova Micro is available from Bedrock.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.09/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.18/1M
fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.14/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.28/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.14/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.28/1M

Nova Micro

bedrock logo
AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.03/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.14/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (1,048,576 tokens)
Has open weights
Amazon
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Micro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Nova Micro.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 or Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 (DeepSeek) and Nova Micro (Amazon) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 compare to Nova Micro in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 scores Terminal-Bench 2.1: 82.7%, CyberGym: 76.7%, Toolathlon: 70.3%, DSBench-FullStack: 68.7%, DSBench-Hard: 59.6%. Nova Micro scores GSM8k: 92.3%, ARC-C: 90.2%, Translation Set1→en COMET22: 88.7%, Translation en→Set1 COMET22: 88.5%, IFEval: 87.2%.

Is DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 cheaper than Nova Micro?

Nova Micro is 3.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 costs $0.09/M input and $0.18/M output via deepinfra. Nova Micro costs $0.03/M input and $0.14/M output via bedrock.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 supports 1.0M tokens and Nova Micro supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Micro?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 128K), input pricing ($0.09 vs $0.03/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 and Nova Micro?

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is developed by DeepSeek and Nova Micro is developed by Amazon.

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