Technology·Aug 16, 2026
DeepSeek Splits API Pricing Into Peak and Off-Peak Tiers
The Chinese AI company will cut rates by half during off-peak hours starting August 17, targeting cost optimization for developers.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
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The Chinese AI company will cut rates by half during off-peak hours starting August 17, targeting cost optimization for developers.

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