{
  "id": 3869010,
  "title": "Which Flash To Run — Testing the Cost and Capabilities of Five Cheap Models",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/which-flash-to-run",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/yang_goufang_23c7ba674984/which-flash-to-run-wu-ge-bian-yi-mo-xing-de-cheng-ben-yu-neng-li-shi-ce-4nfa"
  },
  "original_language": "zh",
  "account": "A recent test compared five affordable AI models: baicodex (qwen3.8-flash), opzcode (GLM-5.3-Flash), deepcode (DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision-Exp), Muse Spark 1.2 contributor, and Dots3-Note preview:free. The test found that there is no single champion model, and the best choice depends on the specific use case. Baicodex offers zero marginal cost for daily use, while opzcode provides the best value for large volumes of work and agentic performance. Deepcode is the fastest and the only one that supports web search.",
  "summary": "This brief summarizes a recent experiment comparing five inexpensive AI models for various tasks. The models tested include baicodex (Qwen3.8-Flash), opzcode (GLM-5.3-Flash), deepcode (DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision-Exp), musecode (Muse Spark 1.2 contributor), and deepcode (DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision-Exp). The analysis reveals that while there is no single \"best\" model, each has its strengths depending on the specific use case. Baicodex is the most cost-effective option with zero marginal cost, while opzcode offers the best agentic performance across four dimensions. Deepcode is the fastest and best for web searches, whereas musecode is the only free option. The article also provides a cost breakdown and runtime considerations for each model, highlighting the importance of considering factors beyond just price when selecting an AI model for a specific task.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}