DeepSeek Pricing 2026
by DeepSeek · Last verified 2026-06-06
Plans
2
Starting at
Free
Max plan
Free only
API
Available
Best for
💻 Coding💰 Low Costopen-source
Limitations:privacy concerns (Chinese company)no consumer subscription plan
Plans & Pricing
Free (Web Chat)
Cost-conscious users, coders looking for GPT-4-level quality free
Free
Models: DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro
messages: Free with rate limits
API (pay-per-token)
Developers — cheapest frontier-class API available
Free
V4 Flash: $0.14 input / $0.28 output per 1M tokens (cheapest flagship API)
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepSeek free?
Yes, DeepSeek has a free plan. Cost-conscious users, coders looking for GPT-4-level quality free
How much does DeepSeek cost?
DeepSeek offers 2 plans: Free (Web Chat) at Free, API (pay-per-token) at Free.
Is DeepSeek worth it in 2026?
DeepSeek is particularly strong for: coding, cost, open-source. It's best suited for specific use cases. Use the optimizer to see if it fits your workflow.
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