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 October 6, 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 (still true 2026-10-06; no plan advertised on deepseek.com). It offers free chat and a pay-as-you-go API. Live API pricing re-verified 2026-10-06 on api-docs.deepseek.com: deepseek-flash serves DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash (legacy V4 Flash names route to it; vision input supported, Flash-only); DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 remains the premium API model. Peak hours are Mon-Fri 01:00-04:00 and 06:00-10:00 UTC excluding Chinese public holidays (weekends all off-peak); off-peak rates are half of peak. Both models: 1M context, 384K max output; thinking mode default, FIM non-thinking only.
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 October 6, 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 October 6, 2026).
Which models are included in DeepSeek plans?
DeepSeek plans include access to DeepSeek-V4 (in chat app) (as of October 6, 2026).