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DeepSeek API

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Current pricing

How DeepSeek API charges

DeepSeek API charges based on the number of input and output tokens for models, and per 1,000 successful requests for Search and Fetch APIs, with different rates for peak and off-peak hours.

deepseek-flash (1M INPUT TOKENS - CACHE HIT)$0.003per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $0.006
deepseek-flash (1M INPUT TOKENS - CACHE MISS)$0.15per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $0.3
deepseek-flash (1M OUTPUT TOKENS)$0.6per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $1.2
deepseek-v4-pro (1M INPUT TOKENS - CACHE HIT)$0.022per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $0.044
deepseek-v4-pro (1M INPUT TOKENS - CACHE MISS)$0.66per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $1.32
deepseek-v4-pro (1M OUTPUT TOKENS)$1.98per 1M tokens
  • Off-peak rate
  • Peak rate: $3.96
Search API$0.75Per 1,000 successful requests
    Fetch API$0.75Per 1,000 successful requests

      Captured Oct 21, 2026 from the public pricing page.

      Change log

      1 reviewed change

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      DeepSeek API introduces new Search / Fetch API and detailed model pricing tiers

      DeepSeek API has launched a new Search / Fetch API, powered by their in-house search engine, with a separate pricing structure. The company has also introduced a detailed pricing table for its deepseek-flash and deepseek-pro models, including peak/off-peak rates, cache hit/miss distinctions, and input/output token pricing.

      Before · Sep 6, 2026—
      AfterSearch / Fetch API is now available, powered by our in-house search engine and supporting web search and fetch. ... Model prices are listed in units of per 1M tokens. ... Search and Fetch are standalone APIs billed per request.

      Why it matters. Competitors should note the introduction of a new Search / Fetch API, indicating an expansion of DeepSeek's capabilities beyond core language models. The detailed, tiered pricing for models, including peak/off-peak and cache hit/miss rates, suggests a more sophisticated monetization strategy and potential for competitive pricing adjustments.

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