DeepSeek Launches V4-Pro LLM with Peak/Off-Peak API Pricing
TL;DR. DeepSeek released its V4-Pro large language model, featuring major agent upgrades and flexible reasoning capabilities. - The new model offers production gains and supports native OpenAI Responses API for optimized integration. - DeepSeek introduced peak and off-peak API pricing, with off-peak rates 50% lower for V4 models. - V4-Pro is available through the app/web via Expert Mode and its API, with new pricing effective August 16, 2026.
- DeepSeek launched DeepSeek-V4-Pro, an advanced large language model.
- The V4-Pro model includes significant agent upgrades and flexible reasoning for various task complexities.
- Native OpenAI Responses API support simplifies integration for developers.
- DeepSeek updated its API pricing to include peak and off-peak rates, with off-peak costing 50% less.
- The new pricing structure will take effect on August 16, 2026.
Sources
- DeepSeek peak/off-peak pricing update — api-docs.deepseek.com