How much does DeepSeek V3 cost per 1M tokens?

DeepSeek V3 is priced at $0.27 per 1M input tokens and $1.10 per 1M output tokens on direct. This is a stored listed price and may differ from current provider terms; no source link is stored, so check the provider pricing page before making a decision.

Who provides DeepSeek V3?

DeepSeek V3 is provided by DeepSeek. ModelPriceLab also tracks third-party platforms that resell or proxy this model.

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It shows when ModelPriceLab's stored record changed. It is not an independent source-verification timestamp; confirm current pricing with the provider or platform.

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DeepSeek V3 pricing

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Input / 1M Tokens

$0.27

Output / 1M Tokens

$1.10

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Record updated 2026-07-14 · direct

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Pricing per platform

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Platform	Region	Input / 1M	Output / 1M	Cached input	Context
direct No source link stored	global	$0.27	$1.10	-	—
openrouter No source link stored	global	$0.27	$1.10	$0.07	—

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$2.25/mo

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DeepSeek V3

$2.25/mo

Input$1.08

Cached input$0.07

Output$1.10

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$2.45/mo

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Output$1.10

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Frequently asked questions

How much does DeepSeek V3 cost per 1M tokens?: DeepSeek V3 is priced at $0.27 per 1M input tokens and $1.10 per 1M output tokens on direct. This is a stored listed price and may differ from current provider terms; no source link is stored, so check the provider pricing page before making a decision.
Who provides DeepSeek V3?: DeepSeek V3 is provided by DeepSeek. ModelPriceLab also tracks third-party platforms that resell or proxy this model.
What does the price record timestamp mean?: It shows when ModelPriceLab's stored record changed. It is not an independent source-verification timestamp; confirm current pricing with the provider or platform.

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