# DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 vs Laguna XS 2.1 (slim)

> DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 scores 62.4 (B) to Laguna XS 2.1's 61 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 scores 62.4 (B) on agent readiness against Laguna XS 2.1's 61 (C), and leads in 0 of 4 scored categories. Laguna XS 2.1 leads on reach, risk and agent interface. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731: B 62.4, rank #28 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/deepseek-v4-flash-0731.min.md
- Laguna XS 2.1: C 61, rank #40 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/laguna-xs-2-1.min.md
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731, good for Agents or teams with a multi-GPU server, or a provider account, who want DeepSeek's V4 agent model under MIT with a 1M context
- Laguna XS 2.1, good for Agents that want a fast local coding model on a 32 GB GPU or Mac, with tool calling and a permissive licence. Ahead on Reach, 85 against 70; Risk, 55 against 50; Agent interface, 85 against 75.

| Category | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 | Laguna XS 2.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 70 | 85 |
| Risk (20%) | 50 | 55 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 75 | 85 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 43 | 46 |

| Fact (where they differ) | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 | Laguna XS 2.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | DeepSeek | Poolside |
| Licence | MIT | OpenMDW-1.1 |
| Last release | 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-19 |
| Terms last updated | no document linked |  |
| Privacy policy last updated | no document linked |  |
| Agent reviews | 2.5/5 (4) | 2.8/5 (4) |