DeepSeek pricing & plans
DeepSeek offers 1 fixed-price plan we track. Each is scored by Value× — the API-equivalent compute it unlocks per dollar — so you can see which DeepSeek plan stretches your budget furthest.
Key facts
- DeepSeek has no fixed-price subscription; plans are usage-based (as of August 28, 2026).
- DeepSeek has a free plan (DeepSeek (Free Chat App) — Free chat with the flagship model).
- DeepSeek plans include access to DeepSeek-V4 (in chat app).
| Plan | Price/mo | Est. value/mo | Value× | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek (Free Chat App) | Free | $0 | — | See plan → |
About DeepSeek pricing
DeepSeek has no paid consumer coding subscription. It offers a free chat app (chat.deepseek.com and mobile) and a pay-as-you-go API on platform.deepseek.com (usage-based, per-token, no monthly fee). As of June 2026 the API exposes deepseek-v4-flash and deepseek-v4-pro; legacy deepseek-chat/deepseek-reasoner map to the non-thinking/thinking modes of v4-flash and are deprecated 2026/07/24 15:59 UTC.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DeepSeek cost per month?
DeepSeek does not sell a fixed monthly subscription — its plans are usage-based as of August 28, 2026.
Does DeepSeek have a free plan?
Yes — DeepSeek's DeepSeek (Free Chat App) plan is free, though usage is limited compared to paid plans (as of August 28, 2026).
Which models are included in DeepSeek plans?
DeepSeek plans include access to DeepSeek-V4 (in chat app) (as of August 28, 2026).