DeepSeek API pricing
API models billed per million tokens
DeepSeek API was checked on Oct 21, 2026. The figure was read on the official pricing page on Oct 20, 2026. This page does not add a price the vendor page did not state.
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What changed on : Flash output is $0.60 per million tokens off-peak and $1.20 at peak. Changelog.
| Plan | Monthly (USD) | Annual (USD) | Audience | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash off-peak Checked Source | Input $0.15 / MTok cache miss. Cache hit is $0.003 per million tokens. Output $0.60 / MTok off-peak | Not offered | api | Official page |
| Flash peak Checked Source | Input $0.30 / MTok cache miss. Cache hit is $0.006 per million tokens. Output $1.20 / MTok peak | Not offered | api | Official page |
| Pro off-peak Checked Source | Input $0.66 / MTok cache miss. Cache hit is $0.022 per million tokens. Output $1.98 / MTok off-peak | Not offered | api | Official page |
| Pro peak Checked Source | Input $1.32 / MTok cache miss. Cache hit is $0.044 per million tokens. Output $3.96 / MTok peak | Not offered | api | Official page |
What limits does the DeepSeek API pricing page list?
DeepSeek API lists limits for 4 priced plans on the official page.
- Flash off-peak
- Off-peak Flash output is $0.60 per million tokens. Cache-miss input is $0.15 and cache-hit input is $0.003.
- Flash peak
- Peak Flash output is $1.20 per million tokens. Cache-miss input is $0.30 and cache-hit input is $0.006.
- Pro off-peak
- Off-peak Pro output is $1.98 per million tokens. Cache-miss input is $0.66 and cache-hit input is $0.022.
- Pro peak
- Peak Pro output is $3.96 per million tokens. Cache-miss input is $1.32 and cache-hit input is $0.044.
Has DeepSeek API raised its prices?
No stored numeric increase is on file. Flash output is $0.60 per million tokens off-peak and $1.20 at peak.
How much is DeepSeek Flash output?
Off-peak output is $0.60 per million tokens. Peak output is $1.20 per million tokens, which is double the off-peak rate.
When are DeepSeek API peak hours?
Peak hours are 01:00 to 04:00 and 06:00 to 10:00 UTC, Monday through Friday, excluding Chinese public holidays. Every other hour is off-peak, including weekends.
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