DeepSeek pricing in 2026

DeepSeek pricing in 2026: every plan, what you get, and the fine print. Checked October 2026 - plus a cheaper way to use the same models.

Free chat

Free

  • Unlimited web and app chat
  • Latest DeepSeek models
  • File and image uploads

API

Usage-based

  • Pay per token (among the cheapest frontier APIs)
  • Context caching discounts
  • Off-peak pricing

Which DeepSeek plan is actually worth it

Start on the free tier - it covers unlimited web and app chat. Honest skip: if one subscription should cover more than DeepSeek, compare the total against a multi-model workspace first.

The limits people complain about

DeepSeek pricing FAQ

Is DeepSeek free?

Yes, DeepSeek chat is completely free on web and mobile - one of the only frontier assistants with no subscription. The API is pay-per-token and among the cheapest in its class.

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