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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the LLM Stats Score 51.0 to 42.4. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 5.7x cheaper per token.

DeepSeek · Google · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 51.0 to 42.4, ranking #15 overall.

In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.

On price, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is roughly 5.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

  • overall performance matters — it scores 51.0 and ranks #15 on LLM Stats
  • your work emphasizes coding and agents — it leads those capability indexes
  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
  • cost matters — it's about 5.7x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash

  • you want predictable pricing at $1.50/M input and $7.50/M output

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
DeepSeek
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Google
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
51.0
#15
42.4
#62
Reasoning
48.6
#18
39.8
#70
Coding
39.1
#15
26.6
#78
Agents
38.6
#9
26.3
#62
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
1 of 1
0 of 1
Input price
$0.30 / M
$1.50 / M
Output price
$1.20 / M
$7.50 / M
Context window
1,048,576
1,048,576

Capability indexes

Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks

2 shared
Index
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Vision
32.2#26
32.2#27
Multimodal
35.0#14
33.3#18
Conservative TrueSkill rating · higher is betterHow scores work

Individual benchmarks

11 reported for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 · 7 for Gemini 3.6 Flash

1 shared

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (DeepSWE 1.1), while Gemini 3.6 Flash is better at 0 benchmarks.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Tue Oct 20 2026 • llm-stats.com

Human preference

Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 5.0x cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash ($1.50/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 6.3x cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash ($7.50/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Gemini 3.6 Flash is more expensive than DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
Tue Oct 20 2026 • llm-stats.com
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerDeepSeek
Google
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Input tokens$1.50
Output tokens$7.50
Best providerGoogle
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 1,048,576 tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 can generate longer responses up to 393,216 tokens, while Gemini 3.6 Flash is limited to 65,536 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output393,216 tokens
Google
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output65,536 tokens
Tue Oct 20 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

Both DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 3.6 Flash support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Gemini 3.6 Flash

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is licensed under MIT, while Gemini 3.6 Flash uses a proprietary license.

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

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

MIT

Open weights

Gemini 3.6 Flash

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 was released on 2026-10-17, while Gemini 3.6 Flash was released on 2026-07-21.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 3 months newer than Gemini 3.6 Flash.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

Oct 17, 2026

2 days ago

2mo newer
Gemini 3.6 Flash

Jul 21, 2026

3 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemini 3.6 Flash has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-03-31, while DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemini 3.6 Flash's training data extends to 2026-03-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017's cutoff date.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

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Gemini 3.6 Flash

Mar 2026

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is available from DeepSeek. Gemini 3.6 Flash is available from Google.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

deepseek logo
DeepSeek
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M

Gemini 3.6 Flash

google logo
Google
Input Price:Input: $1.50/1MOutput Price:Output: $7.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 3.6 Flash side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the LLM Stats Score 51.0 to 42.4. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is made by DeepSeek and Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their capability indexes, individual benchmarks, pricing, and limits above.

How does DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 compare to Gemini 3.6 Flash in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 scores BabyVision: 92.5%, Chartography: 83.0%, DeepSWE 1.1: 77.0%, NL2Repo: 68.2%, AutomationBench: 60.5%. Gemini 3.6 Flash scores CharXiv-R: 89.4%, OSWorld-Verified: 83.0%, Terminal-Bench 2.1: 78.0%, MLE-Bench: 63.9%, SWE-Bench Pro: 58.7%.

Is DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 5.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via deepseek. Gemini 3.6 Flash costs $1.50/M input and $7.50/M output via google.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports 1.0M tokens and Gemini 3.6 Flash supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (51.0 vs 42.4), input pricing ($0.30 vs $1.50/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is developed by DeepSeek and Gemini 3.6 Flash is developed by Google.

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