DeepSeek API vs Hugging Face Inference pricing
Monthly cost at three volumes
These services do not bill on a shared metric, so a like-for-like cost is unlisted.
Cheapest model per service, USD per 1M tokens
| Service | Cheapest model | Input | Output | Models listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek API | deepseek-flash (off-peak) | $0.15 | $0.60 | 4 |
| Hugging Face Inference | plan pricing | unlisted | unlisted | n/a |
Every model
| Model | Service | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| deepseek-flash (off-peak) | DeepSeek API | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-flash (peak) | DeepSeek API | $0.30 | $1.20 |
| deepseek-v4-pro (off-peak) | DeepSeek API | $0.66 | $1.98 |
| deepseek-v4-pro (peak) | DeepSeek API | $1.32 | $3.96 |
Models are compared by name and price, never by position. Pick one model per service, or "Cheapest model", in the cost table above.
Tiers, aligned by position
| Position | DeepSeek API | Hugging Face Inference |
|---|---|---|
| Free | no tier | no tier |
| Entry | no tier | $9 / moPRO Account |
| Mid | no tier | $20 / moTeam |
| Top | no tier | $50 / moEnterprise |
Tightest rate limit
| Measure | DeepSeek API | Hugging Face Inference |
|---|---|---|
| Tightest limit | unlisted | unlisted |
Changes in the last 90 days
No changes recorded.
No change detected for either service in the last 90 days.