DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp vs Ember-1
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp and Ember-1 are closely matched at 44.7 and 43.6 on the LLM Stats Score. DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp is 18.2x cheaper per token.
DeepSeek · Fireworks AI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp and Ember-1 are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 44.7 and 43.6.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp is roughly 18.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
- cost matters — it's about 18.2x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
Choose Ember-1
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
7 reported for DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp · 4 for Ember-1
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Terminal-Bench 2.1), while Ember-1 is better at 0 benchmarks.
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp ($0.22/1M tokens) is 13.6x cheaper than Ember-1 ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp ($0.66/1M tokens) is 22.7x cheaper than Ember-1 ($15.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Ember-1 is more expensive than DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Ember-1's 1,040,000 tokens. Only DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp specifies output context (393,216 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp supports multimodal inputs, whereas Ember-1 does not.
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp
Ember-1
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp was released on 2026-08-21, while Ember-1 was released on 2026-09-23.
Ember-1 is 1 month newer than DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp.
Aug 21, 2026
1 months ago
Sep 23, 2026
2 weeks ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp is available from DeepSeek, DeepInfra. Ember-1 is available from Fireworks.
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp
Ember-1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp and Ember-1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp vs Ember-1.