DeepSeek AI Models
Advanced AI models with strong reasoning capabilities
DeepSeek Models & Pricing
| Model | Input Price | Output Price | Context Window | Max Output | Category | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$0.28 per 1M tokens | $0.42 per 1M tokens | 128,000 tokens | 32,768 tokens | efficient | textcodereasoning | |
$0.28 per 1M tokens | $0.42 per 1M tokens | 128,000 tokens | 65,536 tokens | reasoning | textreasoningcode |
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DeepSeek Pricing FAQ
How much does DeepSeek API cost?
DeepSeek offers 2 models with input pricing ranging from $0.28 to $0.28 per million tokens. The most affordable option is DeepSeek V3.2 at $0.28/1M input and $0.42/1M output tokens.
What is the cheapest DeepSeek model?
DeepSeek V3.2 is the cheapest DeepSeek model at $0.28 per million input tokens and $0.42 per million output tokens. It supports a 128,000-token context window.
Which DeepSeek model should I use?
It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 is best for cost-sensitive applications. DeepSeek V3.2 ($0.28/1M input) offers the strongest capabilities. For complex reasoning tasks, consider DeepSeek's reasoning models. For high-volume workloads, their efficient-tier models offer the best cost-performance ratio.
What models does DeepSeek offer?
DeepSeek currently offers 2 models: DeepSeek V3.2, DeepSeek R1 V3.2. These span efficient, reasoning categories with context windows up to 128K tokens.
How does DeepSeek pricing compare to competitors?
DeepSeek's pricing starts at $0.28/1M input tokens with DeepSeek V3.2. Use our comparison tool to see side-by-side pricing against other providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
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