Make sense of
DeepSeek.
Choose a model, understand API costs, and find your next practical step. All in one independent guide.
Where does DeepSeek V5 stand?
What is confirmed, what is still unknown, and the sources to watch.
- Status
- Awaiting official confirmation
- Last reviewed
- Source of truth
- Official DeepSeek announcements
New to DeepSeek?
/start/Find the right place to begin.
Find your model
/models/Understand the differences that matter.
Work out the cost
/pricing/Turn your workload into a real estimate.
The right model is a good start.
Two current models. A clearer view of the trade-offs.
Know the cost before you build.
Turn your workload into a monthly DeepSeek API estimate.
- Input cost
- $1.37
- Output cost
- $4.20
Model tokens only. Excludes Search / Fetch, taxes and third-party services.
Peak: Mon–Fri, 01–04 and 06–10 UTC, excluding Chinese public holidays. All other hours are off-peak.
Official rate cardChecked 2026-11-05A little reading. A useful next step.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 explained
What DeepSeek 1017 changes, how to call deepseek-flash, current token prices, vision support and checks before updating an agent workflow.
DeepSeek Search API and Fetch API guide
DeepSeek Search and Fetch endpoints, curl examples, USD 0.75 per 1,000 successful requests, billing rules and independent account rate limits.
Start using DeepSeek
Find the official service, choose the right way in, and get a useful first answer.
Beyond the model.
Meet your next toolkit.
When your task needs memory, vision, or automation, explore DeepSeek Harness plugins, install notes, and useful presets.
Explore DSH MarketplaceCheck the purpose, source, and compatible version before installing.