Routine code completion with a 16k context window
A request uses 32,000 input tokens and 8,000 output tokens. Cost: (32,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25) + (8,000 / 1,000,000 * $1.00) = $0.008 + $0.008 = $0.016.
What it costs
Transparent, prepaid pricing for the uncensored DeepSeek-compatible API. You pay only for what you process, with no monthly subscriptions or hidden fees.
- per 1M input tokens$0.25
- Output tokens / 1M$1.00
- token context64,000
- trial credit$0.50
- requests per minute300
No subscription. Prepaid credit never expires.
Cost calculator
Worked examples
Large-scale context analysis
Processing a 60,000 token prompt with a 4,000 token response. Cost: (60,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25) + (4,000 / 1,000,000 * $1.00) = $0.015 + $0.004 = $0.019.
High-volume token generation
A 10,000 token input generating 16,000 output tokens. Cost: (10,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25) + (16,000 / 1,000,000 * $1.00) = $0.0025 + $0.016 = $0.0185.
Token Costs
Our deepseek api pricing structure is straightforward: $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.00 per 1M output tokens. This reflects the computational cost of processing your context window versus generating the response. There is no difference between cached and uncached reads; you are billed for every token processed by the model.
Because we charge by actual usage, even high-volume workloads remain predictable. Errors, retries, and refusals (except for the hard minor content limit) are free. You only pay for tokens that reach the model and return a valid response.
Prepaid Credit
Top up your account with a prepaid balance. Your API key is active immediately after funding. Since there are no subscriptions, you only spend what you load. Credit never expires, so you can pause usage without losing your balance.
New accounts receive a $0.50 trial credit valid for 7 days. No credit card is required to start. This allows you to verify integration and pricing before committing to a larger top-up.
Crypto Top-Up Bonus
We support USDT (TRC20) and USDC (Base) for all deposits. Minimum top-up is $10; maximum is $500 per transaction. We offer bonus credits for larger loads: +5% bonus on deposits of $50 or more, and +10% bonus on deposits of $100 or more.
These bonuses are applied instantly to your balance. You can combine multiple transactions to maximize your bonus credit. All transactions are processed on-chain for transparency and speed.
No Hidden Fees
Our pricing is fully transparent. There are no monthly platform fees, no per-request overhead, and no hidden charges for streaming or function calling. You pay exactly for the tokens consumed.
Refunds are not issued for consumed credit, but mistakes like double charges are resolved via our Support page. Your balance is secure and available whenever you need it.
Questions and answers
Do I need a credit card to get started?
No. You can sign up with Google or email/password and receive a $0.50 trial credit without adding a payment method. All paid top-ups are processed via crypto only.
Does my prepaid credit expire?
No. Your prepaid balance never expires. You can top up whenever you like, and the credits remain available until you use them.
Are errors or refusals billed?
No. If a request fails due to a network error, timeout, or model refusal (except for the hard minor content limit), you are not charged for those tokens.
What is the minimum top-up amount?
The minimum top-up amount is $10. You can deposit any whole amount up to $500 per transaction, with bonuses applied automatically for larger deposits.
Your key is one form away
Create an account, copy the key, change the base URL. That is the whole setup.
