DeepSeek V4.1 Flash serverless pricing changes: output rises to $1.20 per 1M tokens

On October 1, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, serverless pricing for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash changes (uncached input / cached input / output price per 1M tokens):

• Standard: $0.22 / $0.007 / $0.66 → $0.30 / $0.006 / $1.20
• Priority: $0.275 / $0.00875 / $0.825 → $0.375 / $0.0075 / $1.50

This adjustment brings our pricing in line with current market rates for this model. It applies only to serverless usage. If you run DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on a dedicated deployment or use Reserved Throughput, your pricing is unaffected.

We are also rolling out infrastructure improvements designed to improve cache hit rate, minimize cost per task, and deliver a faster, more reliable experience across the board.

See Serverless pricing for the full rate card.