deepseek API Pricing
deepseek offers 15 API models in the catalog. Combined input+output prices range from $0.2 (DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (batch)) to $2.65 (DeepSeek: R1 0528) per 1M tokens. Its most recent model is DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 at $0.15 input / $0.6 output.
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Cached in /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (batch) | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.004 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 | $0.091 | $0.182 | $0.0182 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | $0.02394 | $0.375 | $0.000342 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.2 Exp | $0.27 | $0.41 | — | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.2 | $0.28 | $0.42 | $0.028 | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | $0.15 | $0.6 | $0.003 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | $0.2156 | $0.6468 | $0.00686 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 | $0.25 | $0.95 | $0.13 | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus | $0.27 | $1 | — | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3 | $0.2574 | $1.029 | — | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Pro 0423 | $0.4461 | $0.8923 | $0.03718 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3 0324 | $0.29 | $1.14 | $0.11 | 163,840 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 | $0.44 | $1.32 | $0.014 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | $0.66 | $1.98 | $0.022 | 1,048,576 |
| DeepSeek: R1 0528 | $0.5 | $2.15 | $0.35 | 163,840 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest deepseek model?
The cheapest deepseek model by combined price is DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (batch) at $0.05 input and $0.15 output per 1M tokens.
How many models does deepseek offer via API?
deepseek lists 15 models in the OpenRouter catalog as of October 21, 2026.
Price snapshot October 21, 2026, refreshed daily. Official deepseek pricing page ↗