DeepSeek API Pricing Update

API pricing update 💰

With the V4 lineup release, we’re updating our API pricing and introducing peak and off-peak rates. Off-peak rates are 50% lower than peak, enabling more flexible workload scheduling. 📉

New pricing takes effect at 16:00 UTC, Aug 16, 2026 🕒
100 points by mfiguiere 70 days ago twitter.com 34 comments

Summary

DeepSeek is adjusting its API pricing with the introduction of peak and off-peak rates, allowing users to save significantly by scheduling workloads during off-peak times. The new pricing structure will be implemented starting August 16, 2026, at 16:00 UTC.

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