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DeepSeek

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value)

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deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro-cheap

The same DeepSeek V4 Pro model, served through a relay upstream at a much lower price.

Context window
1M
Max output
393K
Input modalities
text
Output modalities
text
Capabilities
Reasoning · Tool Calling · Coding · Cache
Upstream release
2026-08-13
RouteMux name
deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro-cheap
Official ID
deepseek-v4-pro
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DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) API pricing

Source: opencode_x0.15 · Verified 2026-08-30

InputOfficial $1.32 / M tokens
$0.198/ M tokensSave 85%
OutputOfficial $3.96 / M tokens
$0.594/ M tokensSave 85%

Cache read $0.0066/M · Cache write /M

Estimate cost

Estimated cost$0.002574

Limited time20% extra Credits on your first top-up — up to 200 bonus Credits

Applies to your first top-up within 72 hours of signing up. Minimum $20, once per account.

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Key capabilities

ReasoningTool CallingCodingCache

Interface and protocols

OpenAI Chat CompletionsStreamingOpenAI ResponsesStreamingAnthropic MessagesStreaming

Use either ID to call this model via the API.

RouteMux namedeepseek/deepseek-v4-pro-cheap
Official IDdeepseek-v4-pro

You can use these names directly in the request model field.

deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro:cheapdeepseek-v4-pro:cheap

Replace the ROUTEMUX_KEY placeholder with your API key. Create one →

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.routemux.com/v1",
    api_key="<ROUTEMUX_KEY>",
)

completion = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro-cheap",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "What is the meaning of life?"}],
)
print(completion.choices[0].message.content)
base_url: https://api.routemux.com/v1

Performance (last 30 days)

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) FAQ

What is DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value)?

The same DeepSeek V4 Pro model, served through a relay upstream at a much lower price.

How large is the context window of DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value)?

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) supports a context window of up to 1M tokens, with up to 393K output tokens per request.

How much does the DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) API cost?

Through RouteMux, DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) costs $0.198 for input and $0.594 for output (USD per 1M tokens), below the official list price.

How do I call DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) via API?

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) is OpenAI-compatible: point your base URL at RouteMux and set the model field to deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro-cheap — no code changes needed.

Which input and output modalities does DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) support?

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) accepts text as input and produces text as output.

When was DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) released?

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) was released on August 13, 2026.

DeepSeek V4 Pro (Value) API Pricing and Gateway Access | RouteMux