Best DeepSeek Models in 2026
As of October 29, 2026, the top model among DeepSeek models on the BenchLM leaderboard is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 with a score of 65.2.
Bottom line: the live table sets the order across DeepSeek's lineup. DeepSeek models are open-weight and free or nearly free.
Full Rankings (9 ranked)
Key Takeaways
The top model is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 by DeepSeek with a BenchAlign v5.8 score of 65.2 and Supported evidence.
The best open-weight model is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 at position #1.
9 models are included in this ranking.
Score in Context
What these scores mean
Models are ranked by the same overall BenchLM score used across all leaderboards. Comparing within DeepSeek's lineup helps identify which model fits your use case and budget.
Known limitations
This page only shows DeepSeek models. Cross-provider comparison requires the overall or category-specific leaderboards. Newer models may have limited benchmark coverage initially.
About this ranking
Ranking data as of October 29, 2026
All DeepSeek models ranked by benchmark performance.
Unless noted otherwise, ranking surfaces on this page use BenchLM’s provisional leaderboard lane rather than the stricter sourced-only verified leaderboard.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 leads this ranking with a score of 65.2, followed by DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (62.5) and DeepSeek V3.2 (49.7). There is a significant gap between the leading models and the rest of the field.
All models in this ranking are open-weight, meaning they can be self-hosted for maximum control and cost efficiency.
This ranking uses provisional overall weighted scores from the active scoring formula. For detailed model profiles, click any model name above. To compare two specific models head-to-head, use the "vs #" links.
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