DeepSeek API

Delivers GPT-4-class performance at a fraction of the cost ($0.27/M tokens), with open-source models you can self-host for privacy. The R1 reasoning model is particularly strong for math and code. Note: the hosted API is in Chinese jurisdiction, so self-hosting is recommended for sensitive data.

AI ToolFree Tier: Unlimited (rate-limited); $0.27/M tokensCompany: DeepSeekCategory: Developer ToolsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Sign up at platform.deepseek.com → Get your API key → Use the OpenAI-compatible API at an incredibly low cost per token

DeepSeek API

GPT-4 class at $0.27/M tokens

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Delivers GPT-4-class performance at a fraction of the cost ($0.27/M tokens), with open-source models you can self-host for privacy. The R1 reasoning model is particularly strong for math and code. Note: the hosted API is in Chinese jurisdiction, so self-hosting is recommended for sensitive data.

FREE TIER
Unlimited (rate-limited); $0.27/M tokens
COMPANY
DeepSeek
CATEGORY
Developer Tools › APIs & Inference
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Chinese jurisdiction; self-host for privacy
TAGS
apicheap

QUICK START

Sign up at platform.deepseek.com → Get your API key → Use the OpenAI-compatible API at an incredibly low cost per token

BEST FOR

  • ▸Cheapest GPT-4-class performance available
  • ▸Math and code reasoning on R1
  • ▸Self-hosting via open weights if privacy matters

NOT FOR

  • ✕Sensitive data on the hosted API (Chinese jurisdiction)
  • ✕Workloads that need strong guardrails / safety filtering

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