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DeepSeek

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Assistant · Vendor site 2026-10-05

DeepSeek develops DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash and V4-Pro models offered through web chat, apps, and an OpenAI-compatible API. API usage is billed per million tokens with cheaper off-peak rates.

Updated 2026-10-05View sources
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Assistant
Free access
Free web chat and mobile app with rate limits
API access
API is billed pay as you go per million tokens; see the platform pricing page

Is DeepSeek right for you?

A good fit for

Developers wanting low-cost token pricing for chat, coding agents, and custom apps.

Before you choose

There is no paid web or app plan. The API is billed per million tokens and rates change, so check the platform page.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Flash ratesOff-peak $0.15 input miss, $0.60 output per 1M tokens; peak is doubleFacts sourced2026-10-05
Pro ratesOff-peak $0.66 input miss, $1.98 output per 1M tokensFacts sourced2026-10-05
Free accessFree web chat and mobile app with rate limitsFacts sourced2026-10-05
APIAPI is billed pay as you go per million tokens; see the platform pricing pageFacts sourced2026-10-05

Understand the total cost

DeepSeek pricing & plans

Free

Free

Free web chat and mobile app with rate limits

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is DeepSeek used for?

DeepSeek develops DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash and V4-Pro models offered through web chat, apps, and an OpenAI-compatible API. API usage is billed per million tokens with cheaper off-peak rates.

Does DeepSeek have a free plan?

Free web chat and mobile app with rate limits. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does DeepSeek cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use DeepSeek through an API?

API is billed pay as you go per million tokens; see the platform pricing page. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

There is no paid web or app plan. The API is billed per million tokens and rates change, so check the platform page.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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