Transparent Token Pricing & Top-Up
Our transparent token-based billing charges exactly $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens. You pay only for the raw inference compute you consume, with no hidden subscription fees or monthly commitments.
No subscriptions. Prepaid credit never expires.
Usage examples
A short-form story generation task
If you send a 2,000-token prompt and receive an 8,000-token response, the calculation is (2,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (8,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50). This results in a total cost of $0.0043.
A technical documentation query
For a 5,000-token input and a 4,000-token output, the math is (5,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (4,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50). You will pay exactly $0.00275.
A long-context coding session
When processing a 10,000-token context window with a 2,000-token completion, the cost is (10,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (2,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50). The total charge is $0.0025.
Per-Token Pricing Breakdown
The API charges strictly for tokens processed. Input tokens cost $0.15 per million, while output tokens cost $0.50 per million. This structure ensures that complex prompts with large contexts remain affordable. You do not pay for idle time or subscription tiers. Errors in your request do not consume credit. Refusals due to content filters are also free. This model allows you to scale usage without worrying about monthly minimums.
Prepaid Credit & Crypto Top-Ups
We use a prepaid credit system funded entirely by cryptocurrency. You can top up with USDT on the TRC20 network or USDC on the Base network. Minimum deposits start at $20 and go up to $500. Your balance never expires, so you can top up whenever convenient. This approach keeps transaction fees low and allows for immediate key generation upon payment confirmation.
Bonus Credit Tiers
Higher top-up amounts unlock bonus credit to extend your usage. Deposits of $50 receive a 5% bonus. Amounts of $100 provide a 10% bonus. If you deposit $200, you get a 15% bonus. These bonuses are added to your prepaid balance immediately. This structure rewards heavier usage without locking you into a subscription. You can combine bonuses with your regular token consumption.
Common questions
What is the deepseek API pricing for input vs output tokens?
Input tokens cost $0.15 per million, and output tokens cost $0.50 per million. You pay exactly for the tokens processed in each request. Errors and refusals do not charge your balance.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Crypto only: USDT on TRC20 or USDC on Base, any whole amount from $20 to $500. Bonus credit applies from $50.
How does the prepaid credit system work?
You deposit crypto to receive prepaid credit, which never expires. We deduct tokens from your balance as you make requests. You can top up at any time with amounts between $20 and $500. Bonus credit is added automatically based on your deposit size.
Is there a monthly fee for the API?
No, there are no monthly subscription fees or hidden costs. You only pay for the tokens you actually use. This pay-as-you-go model ensures that your costs scale directly with your usage volume.
