DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) vs Reka Flash
Performance benchmarks + pricing comparison — updated April 2026
DeepSeek Reasoner (R1)
DeepSeekDeepSeek's reasoning model. Comparable to OpenAI's o1 but at much lower cost.
| Input | $0.550/M |
| Output | $2.19/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | Complex reasoning, math, advanced coding |
| Benchmark | 72/100 |
Reka Flash
RekaReka's fast multimodal model. Compact and efficient for high-volume tasks with vision capability.
| Input | $0.200/M |
| Output | $0.800/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | High-volume tasks, vision + text, cost optimization |
| Benchmark | 40/100 |
Benchmark Performance Comparison
Third-party benchmark scores — higher is better. Data sourced from SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench, HumanEval, and BigCodeBench.
| Benchmark | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) | Reka Flash | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72 | 40 | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) leads by 32pts |
| SWE-bench Verified | 68 | 32 | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) leads by 36pts |
| LiveCodeBench | 76 | 42 | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) leads by 34pts |
| HumanEval | 90 | 62 | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) leads by 28pts |
| BigCodeBench | 56 | 26 | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) leads by 30pts |
Cost Comparison by Scenario
Estimated cost per project with 30% cache hit rate. Actual costs may vary based on usage patterns.
| Scenario | DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) | Reka Flash | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Script (1K lines) | $0.08 | $0.03 | Reka Flash saves $0.05 (64%) |
| Medium Feature (10K lines) | $0.63 | $0.23 | Reka Flash saves $0.40 (64%) |
| Large Project (50K lines) | $3.15 | $1.15 | Reka Flash saves $2.00 (64%) |
| Code Review (5K lines) | $0.15 | $0.06 | Reka Flash saves $0.10 (64%) |
Value Analysis (Price per Benchmark Score Point)
Lower is better — how much you pay for each point of benchmark performance.
| Model | Overall Score | Price per Score Point | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) | 72 | $0.008/pt | Better value |
| Reka Flash | 40 | $0.025/pt | Higher cost per point |
DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) delivers the best value at $0.008 per score point.
Strengths & Weaknesses
DeepSeek Reasoner (R1)
- + Strong reasoning chain
- + Good value
- - Slow on simple tasks
Reka Flash
- + Multimodal
- + Fast
- - Basic coding
- - Niche provider
Verdict
Reka Flash is cheaper at $0.200/M, but DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) scores higher on benchmarks (72 vs 40).
Choose Reka Flash for cost-sensitive projects, DeepSeek Reasoner (R1) when performance matters most.
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