#1 Most Affordable DeepSeek API

DeepSeek API Access —
94% Cheaper Than GPT-4o

Get DeepSeek V3 and R1 API access instantly. 100% OpenAI-compatible endpoint. No Chinese phone number, no KYC, no minimum deposit.

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Available DeepSeek Models

All models accessible via the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint

V3

DeepSeek V3

671B MoE parameters. State-of-the-art general purpose LLM. Best for coding, writing, analysis, and everyday tasks.

$0.40/M input tokens • $1.20/M output

R1

DeepSeek R1

671B MoE with reasoning. Chain-of-thought reasoning model. Best for math, logic, programming, and complex problem solving.

$0.55/M input tokens • $2.19/M output (with thinking)

V3 0324

DeepSeek V3-0324

Latest DeepSeek V3 variant. Enhanced coding capabilities and stronger frontend development skills.

$0.40/M input tokens • $1.20/M output

DeepSeek Pricing Comparison

BestAPI vs OpenAI — see how much you save

GPT-4o
OpenAI
Input /M tokens$2.50
Output /M tokens$10.00
Context128K
Requires PhoneOverseas

Quick Start — 3 Lines of Code

100% OpenAI compatible. Just change the endpoint.

Python
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="sk-your-bestapi-key",
    base_url="https://api.bstbst.com.cn/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-v3",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing in simple terms"}]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)
JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from 'openai';

const client = new OpenAI({
    apiKey: 'sk-your-bestapi-key',
    baseURL: 'https://api.bstbst.com.cn/v1'
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
    model: 'deepseek-v3',
    messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Explain quantum computing' }]
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);
cURL
curl https://api.bstbst.com.cn/v1/chat/completions   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-bestapi-key"   -d '{
    "model": "deepseek-v3",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello DeepSeek!"}]
  }'

DeepSeek V3 vs Other Models

Real prices. Real quality.

ModelProviderInput $/MOutput $/MContextOpenAI Compatible
DeepSeek V3BestAPI$0.40$1.20128KYes
GPT-4oOpenAI$2.50$10.00128KNative
Claude 3.5 SonnetAnthropic$3.00$15.00200KNo
Gemini 2.0 FlashGoogle$0.10$0.401MPartial

DeepSeek V3 consistently ranks top-3 in coding benchmarks (HumanEval, MBPP) at 1/6 the cost of GPT-4o.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeepSeek V3 as good as GPT-4o?

DeepSeek V3 matches or exceeds GPT-4o on coding benchmarks (HumanEval 92.1% vs 90.2%) and scores competitively on MMLU, math, and reasoning tasks. For most production use cases, V3 delivers equivalent quality at 1/6 the cost.

Can I use streaming and function calling?

Yes. Our API supports full OpenAI features: streaming responses, function calling, JSON mode, and vision capabilities. Your existing OpenAI code works without modification.

Do I need a Chinese phone number?

No. BestAPI handles the DeepSeek API connection on our end. You only need to register on our platform with an email address and top up via credit card (USD).

What's the difference between V3 and R1?

V3 is a general-purpose model optimized for speed and cost. R1 is a reasoning model that "thinks" before answering — better for math, logic puzzles, and complex programming tasks.

Is there a rate limit?

No hard rate limits. We scale with demand. For high-volume production use, contact us for custom pricing and dedicated capacity.

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