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DeepSeek API

DeepSeek-grade chat and coding through one OpenAI-compatible key. Flat rate, billed the same at 03:00 UTC as at 15:00 — no peak window to plan around.

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Pricing at a glance

	Input (cache miss)	Output
DeepSeek official — Flash off-peak	$0.15	$0.60
DeepSeek official — Flash peak	$0.30	$1.20
AI24X flash	flat	$0.35
AI24X pro	flat	$1.05

DeepSeek official rates verified against their pricing page, 2026-10-02. AI24X rates: flat, per 1M output tokens. AI24X is an independent gateway, not affiliated with DeepSeek.

When to use DeepSeek through AI24X

Everyday flash work

Chat, summarization and light coding at $0.35/M output, same rate around the clock — no peak window to plan around.

Reasoning-heavy runs

Step up to pro at $1.05/M output when prompts need multi-step reasoning or long outputs.

Named DeepSeek access

Members can request DeepSeek by name. Check the catalog and VIP list before you ship.

Named models & access →

Quick request

Base URL: https://api.ai24x.com/v1 · Example model ID: vip-ds-flash

curl https://api.ai24x.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AI24X_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model":"vip-ds-flash","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}],"max_tokens":200}'

Prefer flash / pro for first tests. Exact model IDs and access rules are shown in your account and the live model catalog.

Official peak/off-peak breakdown → Using DeepSeek without a Chinese phone → DeepSeek vs Qwen vs GLM →

Start with one key

One API key covers DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, Kimi, MiniMax, MiMo and frontier models — on a flat rate with no peak-hour surcharge and no request-size price tiers. Payment is by PayPal or card, and no Chinese phone number is required.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use the DeepSeek API outside China without a Chinese phone number?
Yes. AI24X provides OpenAI-compatible access through one endpoint (https://api.ai24x.com/v1). Signup does not require a Chinese phone number and payment is accepted by PayPal or card.

Does AI24X charge a peak-hour surcharge?
No. AI24X bills a flat rate with no peak/off-peak window surcharge and no request-size price tiers.

Is AI24X the official DeepSeek API?
No. AI24X is an independent AI gateway and is not affiliated with any model provider. Model names describe compatibility only.