Long-form article generation
If you send a 30,000-token prompt and receive a 10,000-token response, the input cost is 30,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25 = $0.0075. The output cost is 10,000 / 1,000,000 * $1.00 = $0.010. Total cost: $0.0175.
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DeepSeek V4 API: What it costs
Our deepseek v4 api alternative uses a straightforward prepaid credit system with no monthly fees. You pay only for the tokens you consume, and your balance never expires.
- $0.25
- per 1M input tokens
- $1.00
- Output tokens / 1M
- 100,000
- token context
- $0.50
- trial credit
- 300
- requests per minute
Cost calculator
Worked examples
Code refactoring session
A 10,000-token code snippet input yields a 2,000-token refactored output. Input cost: 10,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25 = $0.0025. Output cost: 2,000 / 1,000,000 * $1.00 = $0.002. Total cost: $0.0045.
Data extraction from documentation
Feeding a 50,000-token technical manual results in a 500-token JSON extraction. Input cost: 50,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.25 = $0.0125. Output cost: 500 / 1,000,000 * $1.00 = $0.0005. Total cost: $0.013.
Token Rates
We charge based on actual token usage. Input tokens cost $0.25 per 1 million tokens. Output tokens cost $1.00 per 1 million tokens. This structure reflects the higher compute cost of generating text compared to processing it. Our pricing is transparent and applies to every request sent to our deepseek v4 api compatible endpoint.
Prepaid Credit
Fund your account with a one-time payment. There are no monthly subscriptions or recurring fees. Your credit never expires, so you can use it whenever you need it. You can top up with crypto (USDT or USDC). Starting balances are available from $10. This model ensures that your usage can never exceed what you have loaded, keeping spend predictable.
Bonus Credit
We reward larger top-ups with bonus credit. When you add $50 or more, you receive a +5% bonus. Top up $100 or more to get a +10% bonus. These bonuses are added to your balance immediately and can be used for any request. This makes bulk funding more cost-effective for developers running high-volume workloads.
Specs that affect cost
One price list, one set of limits, all features on every key.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Max context | 100,000 tokens, input and output combined |
| JSON mode | JSON object mode via response_format json_object |
| Tools / tool calls | Supported: tools + tool_choice, tool_calls in the reply (streamed too), tool results as role: tool messages |
| Completion length | up to 16,000 tokens per request (default 2,048) |
| Concurrency | 8 requests at the same time per key |
| Rate limit | 300/min per key |
| Free trial | $0.50 of credit valid 7 days, no card needed |
| Volume bonus | +5% on $50+, +10% on $100+ |
| Top-up | USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base), any whole amount from $10 to $500 |
| Credit expiry | paid credit never expires, no subscription |
| Token prices | input $0.25 / 1M tokens, output $1.00 / 1M tokens |
Questions and answers
Do I need to provide a credit card to start?
No. You can sign up with just an email and password. We provide $0.50 in trial credit valid for 7 days, so you can test the API without entering payment details. You only need crypto (USDT or USDC) when you are ready to add prepaid credit.
What happens to my unused credit?
Your prepaid credit never expires. You can add funds at any time, and the balance remains available for future requests. There are no fees for keeping the account active with a zero balance.
Are there hidden fees for streaming or tool use?
No. Streaming and tool calling are handled through the same API endpoints. You are charged only for the input and output tokens processed. There are no additional fees for connection type or specific features like function calling.
How does this compare to grok api or kimi api pricing?
Pricing structures vary widely across providers like grok api and kimi api. Our model is strictly pay-as-you-go with no subscription tiers. Check the official documentation for those vendors for their current rates, as our prepaid credit system offers a different spending predictability.
Your key is one form away
Create an account, copy the key, change the base URL. That is the whole setup.
