As recorded at collection: DeepSeek API applies off-peak rates all day on weekends
As recorded at collection: DeepSeek API, an AI model API service, will apply off-peak pricing throughout the weekend starting at 00:00 Beijing time on August 23, 2026. On weekdays, the existing peak and off-peak pricing schedule remains in effect.
- What you get
- Make API calls at off-peak rates all day Saturday and Sunday
- Price
- To be confirmed
- Valid until
- Effective August 23, 2026, 00:00 Beijing time
- Requirements
- Existing weekday peak and off-peak pricing schedule remains in effect · Charges incurred before the change take effect will be settled under the previous rates · Continuing to use the service will be treated as acceptance of the revised pricing method · If you do not agree, you can stop using the service and request a refund
Details
Starting at 00:00 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, Beijing time, DeepSeek API will apply off-peak pricing to calls made on Saturday and Sunday. Weekends will not be divided into peak and off-peak periods, while the existing tiered pricing schedule remains in effect on weekdays.
The system will automatically calculate charges using the new rates from the effective time, without requiring you to change any settings. Continuing to use the service will be treated as acceptance of the revised pricing method.
Charges incurred before the change takes effect will be settled using the previous rates. If you do not agree to the revised pricing method, you can stop using the service and request a refund. For further inquiries, you can contact the DeepSeek team.
Sources and verification history
- Collection channel
- linux.do
- Collected at
- August 22, 2026, 22:09 KST
- First published
- Updated