DeepSeekPricing, alternatives & usage data
AI ModelsHigh-performance open-source LLM from Chinese AI lab.
DeepSeek quick facts
DeepSeek is an AI model: High-performance open-source LLM from Chinese AI lab. It has a free plan; paid options: ~$0.27/1M tokens. It ranks #6 of 16 in AI Models on AIWiseRank by real web traffic (#1,237 globally on Tranco). Popular alternatives include OpenAI / ChatGPT, Hugging Face, xAI / Grok.
- Starting price:
- Free / Usage-based
- Free plan:
- Yes
- Category rank:
- #6 of 16 in AI Models by real web traffic
- Global traffic rank:
- #1,237 (Tranco)
- AIWiseRank score:
- 96/100 (SWE-bench Verified · Vals.ai (Sep 2026))
- Top alternatives:
- OpenAI / ChatGPT, Hugging Face, xAI / Grok
How DeepSeek compares
Among the 16 AI models we rank by traffic, DeepSeek sits at #6, just behind Hugging Face and ahead of xAI / Grok. OpenAI / ChatGPT leads the category. Its traffic is rising: it climbed 41 places on the global Tranco list in the last 30 days. It is one of 7 AI models we track with a free plan. Its AIWiseRank score of 96/100 is #2 among the 2 scored AI models.
Free / Usage-based
Monthly
Free
Annual (per mo)
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Usage Rate
~$0.27/1M tokens
Higher Tiers
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DeepSeek API pricing
USD per 1M tokens · 2 current modelsWhat developers pay to use these models through the API, separate from the app subscription above.
| Model | Input | Output | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | $0.15 | $0.60 | 1M |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | $0.66 | $1.98 | 1M |
Standard rates; batch, caching and long-context pricing differ. Pricing data provided by APIpulse (CC-BY-4.0), updated Oct 14, 2026. Check the provider's site before committing to a price.
Web Traffic Trend
39 daysTranco web traffic rank · lower number = more traffic
Source: Tranco List · Updated daily
Ratings & Enrichment Data
Third-party enrichment data and independent platform reviews
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Sources: vals.ai
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