Amazon Nova Lite vs DeepSeek-V4-Flash
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Amazon Nova Lite
DeepSeek-V4-Flash
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Nova Lite | DeepSeek-V4-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | DeepSeek |
| Input Price | $0.06 /1M tokens | $0.14 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.24 /1M tokens | $0.28 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.0060 /1M tokens | $0.028 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 128K | 128K |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | current | current |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Amazon Nova Lite | DeepSeek-V4-Flash |
|---|---|---|
| text-generation | ||
| multilingual | ||
| reasoning | ||
| coding |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Amazon Nova Lite is 57% cheaper on input tokens ($0.06 vs $0.14 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: Both models offer the same context window size.
Capability fit: Amazon Nova Lite supports 3 capabilities (text-generation, multilingual, reasoning), while DeepSeek-V4-Flash supports 3 (coding, reasoning, multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Amazon Nova Lite or DeepSeek-V4-Flash?
Amazon Nova Lite costs $0.06/1M input vs DeepSeek-V4-Flash at $0.14/1M input. Amazon Nova Lite is 57% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Amazon Nova Lite and DeepSeek-V4-Flash?
Amazon Nova Lite output: $0.24/1M, DeepSeek-V4-Flash output: $0.28/1M. Amazon Nova Lite is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Amazon Nova Lite best used for?
Amazon Nova Lite is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is DeepSeek-V4-Flash best used for?
DeepSeek-V4-Flash is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its coding and reasoning capabilities.