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DeepSeek V4 Pro at 75% off until 31 May
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DeepSeek API pricing is based on the number of tokens processed, charging per 1 million tokens for both input and output. The models available include deepseek-v4-flash and deepseek-v4-pro, accessible via specified base URLs for OpenAI and Anthropic formats.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro at 75% off until 31 May
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- Praise: DeepSeek V4 offers significant cost savings, making advanced AI tools more accessible for developers and potentially broadening its user base.
- Praise: Users report high satisfaction with DeepSeek V4's performance, indicating it effectively handles complex tasks at a lower price point compared to competitors.
- Praise: The current pricing strategy, including discounts, may stimulate competition in the AI market, benefiting consumers with better options.
- Concern: Concerns about the sustainability of current AI pricing models suggest that the industry may be relying on unsustainable growth strategies.
- Concern: There are apprehensions regarding data privacy and security, particularly in relation to services linked to China's National Intelligence Law.
- Concern: Some users express skepticism about the long-term viability of DeepSeek's business model, questioning whether the discounts are a strategic move to gain market share.