DeepSeek Opens Limited-Time Beta of V4.1Flash: New Architecture, Native Multimodal, Expires Sept 10
APPSO · wechat · 2026-09-08
DeepSeek has opened a limited-time beta of DeepSeek-V4.1Flash, an intermediate test version with a new model architecture and native multimodal support. Developers can call it via the existing baseurl with model name deepseek-v4.1-flash-expires-on-0910; pricing matches V4Flash, capped at 20 concurrent requests per account, and the model auto-expires on September 10.
DeepSeek's feedback survey explicitly asks whether it can "fully replace V4Pro," signaling the model aims to bring Pro-level capability at Flash speed and cost. APPSO's hands-on tests found strong Chinese long-form writing, a polished polaroid-camera web demo built in 5 minutes, a middling macOS-style web OS, and a spaceship HUD demo showcasing refined per-layer UI responsiveness. Generation speed is the standout, especially valuable for iterative coding workflows.
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