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deepseek API Pricing
Currency: USD · Region: — · Billing: pay_as_you_go
DeepSeek API publishes pay-as-you-go API pricing in USD, covering 2 model(s): deepseek-v4-1-flash, deepseek-v4-pro. Per-model input, output and cached rates are listed in the table below with links to the official source for each row; Peak/off-peak differentials are noted per model where applicable. Prices change frequently — verify against the official pricing page before making decisions.
Current prices
| Model | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cached input $/1M | Cached output $/1M | Batch $/1M | Effective | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| deepseek-v4-1-flash | 0.15 | 0.6 | 0.003 | — | — | — | Off-peak rates (all times except 01:00-04:00 and 06:00-10:00 UTC Mon-Fri). Peak = 2x: $0.30 input / $1.20 output / $0.006 cache hit. Concurrency limit 2500. No batch pricing listed. | link |
| deepseek-v4-pro | 0.66 | 1.98 | 0.022 | — | — | — | Off-peak rates; peak = 2x: $1.32 input / $3.96 output / $0.044 cache hit. Concurrency limit 500. Deprecation announced 2026-09-10 (service continuation per change log). | link |
Price history
| Model | Field | Old | New | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| deepseek-v4-pro | billing_structure | Flat pricing | Peak/off-peak pricing; off-peak = 50% of peak | 2026-08-16 | link |
| deepseek-v4-1-flash | api_pricing | V4-Flash list pricing (model retired) | Reduced V4.1-Flash pricing | 2026-09-10 | link |
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Sources
Prices change frequently. Verify against the official pricing page before making decisions.
What does the deepseek API cost?
Input prices start at $0.15 per 1M tokens across 2 listed models (USD). See the table above for output and cached prices.
Does deepseek offer cached pricing?
Yes — cached input/output prices are listed for some models in the table above.
When was deepseek pricing last verified?
Last verified 2026-09-20 against 3 official sources. Prices change frequently — check the official pricing page before deciding.