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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash: one-file desert oasis

Same prompt for a single-HTML desert oasis: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash took 21.9s on the second try for $0.0099, while free MiniMax M3.1 Flash took 576.8s in one shot with zero console errors.

Wayne Lowry

@wikiwayneArchived 10 days agoOriginally posted 2026.10.21

Wayne Lowry @wikiwayneOriginally posted 2026.10.21

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Same prompt, two Flash models, one golden desert oasis in a single HTML file. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash via Nous: 21.9 seconds on the second try, $0.0099. MiniMax M3.1 Flash, free on OpenRouter: 576.8 seconds, one shot, $0, zero console errors. Cheap and fast, or free and patient. Which one would you ship?

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