DeepSeek API Pricing

Open-weight AI models with the lowest prices in the industry — V4 Pro, V4 Flash, and V3

3
Models
$0.14–$2.18
per 1M tokens
128K
Context window
Apr 2026
Pricing Verified
Model Input (per 1M tokens) Output (per 1M tokens) Context Window Tier
DeepSeek V4 Pro $2.18 $8.72 128K Mid
DeepSeek V4 Flash $0.14 $0.28 128K Budget
DeepSeek V3 $0.27 $1.10 128K Budget

Why DeepSeek?

Chinese-built open-weight models that consistently offer the lowest prices per token in the industry.

💸

Lowest Prices Available

DeepSeek V4 Flash at $0.14/$0.28 per 1M tokens is among the cheapest quality models available. V4 Pro at $2.18/$8.72 competes with GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost.

🔓

Open-Weight Models

All DeepSeek models are open-weight, meaning you can self-host them on your own infrastructure. No vendor lock-in — switch between API providers or run your own inference.

⚡

Strong Performance

DeepSeek V4 Pro rivals GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet on major benchmarks while costing significantly less. V4 Flash offers near-instant responses for high-throughput workloads.

Which DeepSeek Model Should You Use?

Three models for different performance and cost requirements.

DeepSeek V4 Pro

$2.18 input / $8.72 output per 1M tokens
  • 128K context window
  • Strong reasoning and coding
  • Complex multi-step tasks
  • Document analysis
  • Rival quality to GPT-4o
Best for: Production workloads needing GPT-4o quality at a lower price. Ideal for code generation, analysis, and complex reasoning.

DeepSeek V4 Flash

$0.14 input / $0.28 output per 1M tokens
  • 128K context window
  • Ultra-fast response times
  • Classification and extraction
  • High-volume workloads
  • Cheapest quality model
Best for: High-throughput tasks like classification, summarization, and simple Q&A. One of the cheapest models available.

DeepSeek V3

$0.27 input / $1.10 output per 1M tokens
  • 128K context window
  • Proven and stable
  • Good general-purpose model
  • Wide ecosystem support
  • Budget-friendly
Best for: General-purpose tasks where you need reliability at a low cost. Great for startups and prototyping.

DeepSeek Cost Calculator

Estimate your monthly spend on DeepSeek models.

Monthly Cost Estimate

Input cost $0.00
Output cost $0.00
Total tokens/month 0
Monthly Total $0.00

Based on published API pricing. Actual costs may vary.

Need the full calculator with all providers? Compare DeepSeek against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more.

Try the Full APIpulse Calculator

DeepSeek vs Competitors

How DeepSeek pricing stacks up against other major LLM providers.

Provider Model Input (per 1M tokens) Output (per 1M tokens) Context Window
DeepSeek V4 Pro $2.18 $8.72 128K
OpenAI GPT-4o $2.50 $10.00 128K
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 $3.00 $15.00 200K
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro $1.25 $10.00 1M
DeepSeek V4 Flash $0.14 $0.28 128K
OpenAI GPT-4o mini $0.15 $0.60 128K
Google Gemini 2.0 Flash $0.10 $0.40 1M
OpenAI GPT-oss 20B $0.08 $0.35 128K
Compare DeepSeek Models Side-by-Side

See how DeepSeek models stack up against OpenAI, Anthropic, and more

Related Reading

Deep dives into budget AI pricing and cost optimization.

Guide April 26, 2026

The Cheapest LLM APIs in 2026: A Complete Ranking

Ranking every major LLM API by price per token. DeepSeek and GPT-oss models dominate the budget tier.

Read the full ranking →

Calculate Your DeepSeek Costs

See exactly what DeepSeek will cost for your specific workload. Compare against other providers in seconds.

Go to Calculator →
Report a Pricing Error