Pricing & plans

DeepSeek API pricing 2026: token prices compared

As of October 6, 2026, the DeepSeek API charges $0.30 (DeepSeek Flash) to $1.32 (DeepSeek V4 Pro) per 1M input tokens and $1.20 (DeepSeek Flash) to $3.96 (DeepSeek V4 Pro) per 1M output tokens.

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Billing: pay per use
Models: 2
Prices checked: Oct 6, 2026Verified

Plans

Prices in US dollars per 1 million tokens, as listed by the provider.

Model	Input	Output	Cached
DeepSeek FlashFast default model, also handles images.	$0.30	$1.20	$0.006
DeepSeek V4 ProLarger model for hard tasks, text only.	$1.32	$3.96	$0.044

Strengths and catches

Our assessment, kept separate from provider claims.

Strengths

One of the lowest prices for a strong model.
Half price outside peak hours.
Compatible with OpenAI and Anthropic clients.

Catches

Data processing in China.
Only two models to choose from.

Limits and conditions

Usage limit: Peak hours: Mon–Fri 01:00–04:00 and 06:00–10:00 UTC; otherwise half price.
Privacy: Processing on DeepSeek's servers in China.
Restriction: Billing uses a prepaid balance.
Platform: The API is compatible with the OpenAI and Anthropic formats.
Ecosystem: Both models support thinking mode, JSON output and tool calls; only Flash handles images.

DeepSeek API: common questions

How much does the DeepSeek API charge per token?

As of October 6, 2026, the DeepSeek API charges $0.30 (DeepSeek Flash) to $1.32 (DeepSeek V4 Pro) per 1M input tokens and $1.20 (DeepSeek Flash) to $3.96 (DeepSeek V4 Pro) per 1M output tokens.

When were these DeepSeek API prices last checked?

On October 6, 2026. Check status: verified. Source: api-docs.deepseek.com.

Sources and checked dates

11 checked statements, original prices and changes

Official prices in original currency

Plan	Official price	Source
DeepSeek Flash input / 1M tokens	$0.30	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗
DeepSeek Flash cached input / 1M tokens	$0.01	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗
DeepSeek Flash output / 1M tokens	$1.20	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗
DeepSeek V4 Pro input / 1M tokens	$1.32	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗
DeepSeek V4 Pro cached input / 1M tokens	$0.04	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗
DeepSeek V4 Pro output / 1M tokens	$3.96	api-docs.deepseek.com ↗

Evidence

Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Official pricing page, 6 October 2026. Shown is the peak-hour price; off-peak costs half.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

The API is compatible with the OpenAI and Anthropic formats.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Peak hours: Mon–Fri 01:00–04:00 and 06:00–10:00 UTC; otherwise half price.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Both models support thinking mode, JSON output and tool calls; only Flash handles images.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Billing uses a prepaid balance.
Official fact Checked Oct 6, 2026

Processing on DeepSeek's servers in China.

Confirmed changes

No confirmed change has been published since automated tracking began.