DeepSeek is implementing a new pricing structure for the Flash series effective September 10, 2026. Off-peak rates feature input cache hits at ¥0.02 per unit, while peak hour rates will be double the off-peak cost.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou should implement logic to shift non-critical batch processing to off-peak hours to minimize inference costs.
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founderThis pricing volatility requires more sophisticated cost-modeling for your application's margins.