Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, High Effort) | Ling 2.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.14 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.28 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.17/M for DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, High Effort).
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, High Effort) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Ling 2.6 Flash. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ling 2.6 Flash generates tokens faster at 205 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, High Effort) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.67s).
Choose based on your priorities: Ling 2.6 Flash for lower cost, DeepSeek V4 Flash (Reasoning, High Effort) for stronger benchmark performance, and Ling 2.6 Flash for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.