What affects cost
- Current model mapping
- Deprecation timing
- Input/output rates
- Reasoning mode
- Official pricing table changes
LLM API
DeepSeek API pricing
Potentially useful for cost-sensitive teams, but this MVP keeps exact pricing empty until manually verified.
Decision summary: Use DeepSeek in a shortlist only after checking current model mapping, deprecation dates, and official pricing.
Pricing overview
| Plan or model | Pricing posture | Decision note |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4 Flash non-thinking | Exact pricing requires verification | Price fields are intentionally null in the source-tracked data. |
Cheaper alternatives
- GPT-4o mini
- Claude Haiku 4.5
- Gemini after output pricing is verified
Best for
- cost-sensitive experiments after verification
- teams testing provider routing
- watchlists for lower-cost models
Not ideal for
- buyers needing verified cost estimates today
- teams that cannot monitor model deprecations
- production use without pricing review
FAQ
Questions teams ask before choosing
Why are DeepSeek prices not shown as numbers?
The provided seed data did not include verified input or output prices, so StackLens leaves them null.
Can DeepSeek still be compared?
Yes, as a decision note. Exact pricing should be verified before purchase or production routing.