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DeepSeek Pricing 2026

by DeepSeek · Last verified 2026-06-06

Official pricing ↗
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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Pricing last verified 2026-06-06. All prices in USD/month (monthly billing). Annual billing typically saves 15-20%. Verify current prices at each provider's official pricing page before subscribing.