DeepSeek V4-Flash runs 105× cheaper than Claude Fable 5
DeepSeek’s V4‑Flash model costs $0.14 per M input tokens and $0.28 per M output tokens – roughly 105 times cheaper than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 – according to Artificial Analysis. Performance sits on par with Google’s Gemini 3.6 Flash, while lagging behind OpenAI’s top offerings. The ultra‑low‑cost tier could reshape pricing for developers and SaaS firms.