V4 Flash
$0.14 input / $0.28 output
Cache-hit input: $0.028 per 1M tokens. Primary DSFlashHub route for OpenClaw adaptation, search, summarization, batch code assistance, and routine agent traffic.
Routing comparison
DeepSeek V4 Flash vs Pro
The site should not imply that V4 Pro is the main product. Flash is the production default and OpenClaw adapter route; Pro is a controlled escalation path.
V4 Pro
$1.74 input / $3.48 output
Cache-hit input: $0.145 per 1M tokens. Official V4 Pro rate: $0.145 cache hit, $1.74 cache miss input, $3.48 output per 1M tokens. Use it as an escalation route, not the default story.
Decision table
Flash should win most default traffic
Use Pro only when the task needs deeper reasoning or when Flash fails a defined quality check.
| Question | V4 Flash | V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Default production and OpenClaw route | Escalation route for hard reasoning |
| Best traffic | Routine agent turns, summaries, retrieval, batch code explanation | Complex debugging, high-value review, long reasoning tasks |
| Editorial priority | Lead story | Support story |
| Risk | May need escalation on ambiguous or high-stakes tasks | Can inflate cost if used as the default model |