AgentsDeepSeek
Cheap tokens for agent builders. A Chinese lab with low-cost models. The DeepSeek API also has an Anthropic-format endpoint, so coding agents like Claude Code can use DeepSeek models (DeepSeek-V4.1 at the time of checking).
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesAPI priced per million tokens, with cheaper off-peak rates and cache-hit discounts. See the official pricing table.
Developers who want cheap tokens for agent workloads.
Cloud, operated by a China-based company. Check your data policies before sending business data. Skill level: Advanced.
What it's great at
- High-volume agent workloads
What it can do
- Low-cost API for building agents
- Anthropic-compatible base URL for coding agents
- Peak and off-peak pricing
Example tasks to try
- Point Claude Code at DeepSeek's Anthropic-format endpoint for low-cost runs.
Start in 5 minutes
- Create an API key on the DeepSeek platform
- Read the models and pricing page
- Test on non-sensitive code first
Go to DeepSeek's official page →
Watch out for
Review data-handling and compliance before using it with business data.
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