Cheapest DeepSeek Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The cheapest DeepSeek model is DeepSeek V4 Flash at $0.140 per million input tokens. DeepSeek V3.1 ($0.250) and DeepSeek V3 ($0.257) round out the top three.

$0.140Input /M

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Frequently asked

What is the cheapest DeepSeek model?

The cheapest DeepSeek model is DeepSeek V4 Flash at $0.140 per million input tokens. DeepSeek V3.1 ($0.250) and DeepSeek V3 ($0.257) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to DeepSeek V4 Flash?

DeepSeek V3.1 ($0.250) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by DeepSeek V3 ($0.257). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many DeepSeek models are there?

modelgrep tracks 11 DeepSeek models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by DeepSeek V4 Pro. 11 of them qualify for this ranking.

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