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DeepSeek

Hangzhou

V4 Pro and Flash are the default self-host / cheap-API pair. Not the intelligence crown, but the cost curve is unmatched.

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DeepSeek V4 Pro

DeepSeek · Apr 2026 · Open weight

53.2
Index
Intel53.2
Code68.8
Agents49.6

The default cheap-and-good open model for coding. Peak/off-peak API pricing. Not a 60-index flagship.

Price /1M
$0.87 / $1.74
Context
1M
Speed
79 t/s
Status
Current
Open-weight codingCost control
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DeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek · Jul 2026 · Open weight

51.8
Index
Intel51.8
Code69.1
Agents48.4

Flash sibling of V4 Pro. Absurdly cheap, still 50+ intelligence. The volume open-weight pick.

Price /1M
$0.078 / $0.16
Context
1M
Speed
141 t/s
Status
Current
BatchSelf-host efficiency
Details

Aperture is a field guide, not a vendor. Scores compiled 28 Aug 2026.

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