# DeepSeek-V3 API prices

DeepSeek-V3 (deepseek) — 164k context, 131k max output.
8 metered per-token offers from 11 provider(s), in USD per 1M tokens.
Prices as of 2026-10-04.

| Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cache read $/1M | Context |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Infra | $0.32 | $0.89 | — | 164k |
| Eden AI | $0.32 | $0.89 | — | 164k |
| Merge Gateway | $0.27 | $1.1 | — | 164k |
| Pioneer | $0.27 | $1.12 | $0.135 | 164k |
| D.Run (China) | $0.28 | $1.1 | — | 131k |
| Alibaba (China) | $0.287 | $1.147 | — | 66k |
| Hugging Face | $0.4 | $1.3 | — | 64k |
| Helicone | $0.56 | $1.68 | $0.07 | 128k |

## Summary

- Cheapest input: $0.27 per 1M tokens (Merge Gateway)
- Cheapest output: $0.89 per 1M tokens (Deep Infra)
- First-party: not listed separately
- Free offers: iFlow
- Subscription plans (not per-token): none
- Released: 2024-12-26
- Inputs: text

## FAQ

### What is the cheapest DeepSeek-V3 API?

As of Oct 4, 2026, Deep Infra has the lowest DeepSeek-V3 output price at $0.89 per 1M tokens, and Merge Gateway has the lowest input price at $0.27 per 1M tokens. Prices are metered per-token rates in USD; free tiers and subscription plans are excluded.

### How many providers offer DeepSeek-V3?

11 providers list DeepSeek-V3 on Sovyron; 8 of them sell it at a metered per-token price.

### Is DeepSeek-V3 free?

1 provider(s) list a free-tier offer: iFlow. Free tiers usually have rate limits.

### What is the context window of DeepSeek-V3?

DeepSeek-V3 supports a 164k-token context window and up to 131k output tokens.

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