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DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Seed 2.0 Mini

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the LLM Stats Score 51.2 to 27.8. Seed 2.0 Mini is 3.0x cheaper per token.

DeepSeek · ByteDance · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 51.2 to 27.8, ranking #15 overall.

In the 3 individual benchmarks reported for both models, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 wins 3; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.

On price, Seed 2.0 Mini is roughly 3.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 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-V4.1-Flash-1017

  • overall performance matters — it scores 51.2 and ranks #15 on LLM Stats
  • your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 3 of 3 exact shared results
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Seed 2.0 Mini

  • cost matters — it's about 3.0x cheaper per token

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
DeepSeek
Seed 2.0 Mini
ByteDance
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
51.2
#15
27.8
#159
Reasoning
48.8
#18
28.7
#148
Coding
39.3
#14
1.5
#254
Agents
38.7
#8
1.1
#195
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
3 of 3
0 of 3
Input price
$0.30 / M
$0.10 / M
Output price
$1.20 / M
$0.40 / M
Context window
1,048,576
256,000

Capability indexes

Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks

3 shared
Index
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Seed 2.0 Mini
Math
31.8#69
26.4#111
Vision
32.3#25
17.9#97
Multimodal
35.0#14
21.2#80
Conservative TrueSkill rating · higher is betterHow scores work

Individual benchmarks

11 reported for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 · 83 for Seed 2.0 Mini

3 shared

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 outperforms in 3 benchmarks (BabyVision, Humanity's Last Exam (no tools, text-only), ZEROBench), while Seed 2.0 Mini is better at 0 benchmarks.

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

Fri Oct 23 2026 • llm-stats.com

Human preference

Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Seed 2.0 Mini costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($0.30/1M tokens) is 3.0x more expensive than Seed 2.0 Mini ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 ($1.20/1M tokens) is 3.0x more expensive than Seed 2.0 Mini ($0.40/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is more expensive than Seed 2.0 Mini.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers
Fri Oct 23 2026 • llm-stats.com
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerDeepSeek
ByteDance
Seed 2.0 Mini
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerDeepinfra
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Seed 2.0 Mini's 256,000 tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 can generate longer responses up to 393,216 tokens, while Seed 2.0 Mini is limited to 256,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output393,216 tokens
ByteDance
Seed 2.0 Mini
Input256,000 tokens
Output256,000 tokens
Fri Oct 23 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

Both DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Seed 2.0 Mini 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

Seed 2.0 Mini

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is licensed under MIT, while Seed 2.0 Mini 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

Seed 2.0 Mini

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 was released on 2026-10-17, while Seed 2.0 Mini was released on 2026-02-17.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is 8 months newer than Seed 2.0 Mini.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

Oct 17, 2026

5 days ago

8mo newer
Seed 2.0 Mini

Feb 17, 2026

8 months 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-V4.1-Flash-1017 is available from DeepSeek. Seed 2.0 Mini is available from DeepInfra.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017

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

Seed 2.0 Mini

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M
* 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 Seed 2.0 Mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
✓ Preferred
Seed 2.0 Mini
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FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 vs Seed 2.0 Mini.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 or Seed 2.0 Mini?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 leads the LLM Stats Score 51.2 to 27.8. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is made by DeepSeek and Seed 2.0 Mini is made by ByteDance. 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 Seed 2.0 Mini 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%. Seed 2.0 Mini scores CountBench: 95.5%, VLMsAreBlind: 93.1%, Graphwalks parents <128k: 93.0%, CharXiv-D: 91.9%, LongFact Concepts: 91.4%.

Is DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 cheaper than Seed 2.0 Mini?

Seed 2.0 Mini is 3.0x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via deepseek. Seed 2.0 Mini costs $0.10/M input and $0.40/M output via deepinfra.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Seed 2.0 Mini?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 supports 1.0M tokens and Seed 2.0 Mini supports 256K 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 Seed 2.0 Mini?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (51.2 vs 27.8), context window (1.0M vs 256K), input pricing ($0.30 vs $0.10/M), licensing (MIT vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 and Seed 2.0 Mini?

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 is developed by DeepSeek and Seed 2.0 Mini is developed by ByteDance.

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