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deepseek-v3 Cost Calculator - Replicate

Calculate the cost of using deepseek-v3 from Replicate for your AI applications

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deepseek-v3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 65,536 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001450
Output Cost$0.001450
Total Cost$0.002900

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000145 per token
Output: $0.00000145 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens65,536
Max Output Tokens8,192
Max Tokens8,192

About deepseek-v3

deepseek-v3 is a chat model from Replicate, one of 40 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.45 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1676 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 27% of models in this category. deepseek-v3 supports function calling. It accepts up to 66K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.45 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.45 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens65,536
Maximum Output Tokens8,192
Maximum Total Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 65,536 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
System Messages - Configure model behavior

How deepseek-v3 Pricing Compares

At $1.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.45 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-v3 ranks 1676 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 27% of models in this category.

deepseek-v3 is one of 40 Replicate chat models, with support for function calling.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs deepseek-v3
gpt-5-2025-08-07Azure$1.38$11.00-5%
gpt-5.1Azure$1.38$11.00-5%
gpt-5.1-chatAzure$1.38$11.00-5%

Alternatives to deepseek-v3

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Azure
gpt-5-2025-08-07
$1.38/1M input
-5% vs deepseek-v3
Azure
gpt-5.1
$1.38/1M input
-5% vs deepseek-v3
Azure
gpt-5.1-chat
$1.38/1M input
-5% vs deepseek-v3
Azure
o1-mini-2024-09-12
$1.21/1M input
-17% vs deepseek-v3
Azure
gpt-3.5-turbo
$1.50/1M input
+3% vs deepseek-v3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is deepseek-v3 cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07?

No. deepseek-v3 costs $1.45 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-2025-08-07 costs $1.38 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-2025-08-07 5% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-v3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does deepseek-v3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-v3 input pricing is $1.45 per 1M tokens, which is 164% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1676 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 27% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.45 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes deepseek-v3 different from other Replicate models?

Among Replicate's 40 chat models, deepseek-v3 ranks 29 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to deepseek-v3?

The most comparable chat models to deepseek-v3 are: gpt-5-2025-08-07 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-chat from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); o1-mini-2024-09-12 from Azure ($1.21/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

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How do I calculate deepseek-v3 costs?

deepseek-v3 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.45 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.45.