DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) channel is Official (Intl): $1.32 input / $3.96 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.98). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 393K · Modalities: text · Listed: 2026-08-12
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (China) ¥9 / ¥27 | $2.02 | $1.34 | $4.03 | $0.045 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✓ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | 显示高峰价；空闲时段约五折 Off-peak: ¥4.5 / ¥13.5 | api-docs.deepseek.com 2026-10-17 |
| Official (Intl) $1.32 / $3.96 | $1.98 | $1.32 | $3.96 | $0.044 | ?CN direct·unverified?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified | Peak price shown; off-peak ~50% off Off-peak: $0.66 / $1.98 | api-docs.deepseek.com 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $1.32 / $3.96 | $1.98 | $1.32 | $3.96 | $0.044 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: DeepSeek Quantized min $0.448 / $1.164 (fp4, Sail Research) | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Claude Code（Anthropic compatible）: ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic
OpenAI compatible base URL: https://api.deepseek.com · DEEPSEEK_API_KEY
Check the provider docs for exact model IDs. Source · Claude Code · Codex
Cheaper alternatives
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Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) cached: $0.022 → $0.044 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → DeepSeek (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) output: $1.98 → $3.96 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → DeepSeek (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) input: $0.66 → $1.32 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → DeepSeek (original vendor); not a provider price change)
FAQ
How much does the DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $1.32 input / $3.96 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) from China?
Official (China): direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required yes, overseas card no; Official (Intl): direct unverified, Alipay unverified, ID required unverified, overseas card unverified; OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813)'s context window?
1M tokens