DeepSeek API pricing
5 models tracked · headquartered in CN · official pricing
Free tier: No free tier What DeepSeek gives you free, in its own words
| Model | Input | Output | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3.2 retired | $0.28 | $0.4 | 164K | reasoning |
| DeepSeek V3 retired | $0.27 | $1.1 | 66K | reasoning |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | $0.3 | $1.2 | 1M | reasoning |
| DeepSeek R1 retired | $0.55 | $2.19 | 66K | reasoning |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | $1.32 | $3.96 | 1M | reasoning |
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How DeepSeek prices its models
Output prices across DeepSeek's 2 current models run from $1.2 per 1M tokens (DeepSeek V4 Flash) to $3.96 (DeepSeek V4 Pro), a 3x spread. Picking the smallest model that does the job is usually the biggest saving available.
Discounts: caching and batch
2 of 2 current models list a cached-input rate, from 98% off the fresh input rate on DeepSeek V4 Flash. 0 list a batch discount for work that can wait.
Recorded price changes
- 2026-09-16: DeepSeek V4 Flash input $0.44 to $0.3
- 2026-09-16: DeepSeek V4 Flash output $1.32 to $1.2
- 2026-08-16: DeepSeek V4 Flash input $0.14 to $0.44
- 2026-08-16: DeepSeek V4 Flash output $0.28 to $1.32
- 2026-08-16: DeepSeek V4 Pro input $0.435 to $1.32
- 2026-08-16: DeepSeek V4 Pro output $0.87 to $3.96
Where these prices come from
Every rate above is read from DeepSeek's own pricing page (linked here) and re-checked every morning. A disputed figure is marked rather than hidden; see how PromptSpend checks prices.
Common questions
How much do DeepSeek API models cost?
PromptSpend tracks 5 DeepSeek models. The cheapest on a blended rate is DeepSeek V3.2, at $0.28 per 1M input tokens and $0.4 per 1M output tokens; the most expensive is DeepSeek V4 Pro, at $1.32 in and $3.96 out.
Does DeepSeek have a free API tier?
PromptSpend's verdict is "No free tier". Its free-tier page gives DeepSeek's own wording for each claim, with a link to the page it came from and the date it was read.
Where do the DeepSeek prices come from?
From DeepSeek's own pricing page, https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing, with each model's check date shown on its page. Prices change without notice, and regional premiums, priority tiers and negotiated discounts are not included.