DeepSeek API Pricing
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| Model Name | Category | Input Price | Output Price | Cached Input | Batch Input | Context | Max Output | Multimodal | Fine-tuning |
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DeepSeek Flash (V4.1) DeepSeek Flash tier (renamed V4.1 August 2026). PEAK pricing shown; off-peak is half (01:00-04:00 and 06:00-10:00 UTC Mon-Fri are off-peak). | Budget | $0.300000 | $1.200000 | $0.006000 | — | 1M | 384K | Text | |
DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) DeepSeek thinking-mode flagship (V4-Pro-0813, August 2026 restructure). PEAK pricing shown; off-peak is half. | Flagship | $1.320000 | $3.960000 | $0.044000 | — | 1M | 384K | Text |
Prices in USD per 1 million tokens. Data last updated 10/9/2026.
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How much does DeepSeek API cost?
DeepSeek offers a range of models with input pricing from $0.300000 to $1.32 per 1 million input tokens. Output pricing varies by model and ranges from $1.200000 to $3.96 per 1 million output tokens. Use the pricing comparison tool to see detailed breakdowns for all models.
Which DeepSeek model is cheapest?
The DeepSeek Flash (V4.1) is DeepSeek's most cost-effective option at $0.300000 per 1M input tokens. It is text-only. Check the pricing table above to compare all available models or use the cost estimator tool for your specific use case.
Does DeepSeek offer batch API pricing?
Currently, DeepSeek does not appear to offer batch API pricing. However, pricing and features change frequently. Check DeepSeek's official pricing page for the latest offerings.