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As of October 27, 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.
Provider list prices rechecked October 27, 2026; these are not live checkout quotes. FX rates, tax, regional availability and usage quotas may differ.
Plans
Plans
API list prices per million tokens in the displayed currency. Sub-cent cache prices retain their decimal precision; confirm model- and region-specific terms with 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
Assessment
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
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.
FAQ
DeepSeek API: common questions
How much does the DeepSeek API charge per token?
As of October 27, 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 27, 2026. Check status: verified. Source: api-docs.deepseek.com.