DeepSeek pricing — 2026
DeepSeek API starts at $0.550/1M input tokens. Prices last verified April 8, 2026.
| Model | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cached | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 | — | |
| DeepSeek R1 | $0.550 | $2.19 | $0.140 | Cache hit price applies to context cache |
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Prices shown are list prices from official provider documentation. Verify current prices at source before billing.
Cost calculator
Estimated monthly cost · 70% input / 30% output split
Price history
Input price per 1M tokens — tracked from Apr 5, 2026
Prices scraped daily from official provider documentation. Chart shows input token pricing.
Pricing history
| Date | Model | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek R1 | $0.550 | $2.19 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $1.00 | $4.00 |
| April 5, 2026 | DeepSeek V3 | $0.270 | $1.10 |
Historical list prices sourced from official provider documentation. Prices verified at each effective date.
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About DeepSeek API pricing
DeepSeek API pricing is set by DeepSeek and billed per million tokens processed. Input tokens (your prompt) and output tokens (the response) are priced separately. Cached input pricing applies when the same context is reused across requests, offering significant savings for repeated prompts.
Prices on this page are sourced from official DeepSeek documentation and updated when DeepSeek announces pricing changes. Check the official DeepSeek pricing page for the most current rates.
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