DeepSeek says it plans to raise prices for its API services, according to notices shared with users and reports from industry observers. The company’s communication indicates that the increase could be significant, but it does not provide a specific new pricing schedule or effective date in the information currently available. One report characterizes the notice as a warning to clients to prepare for higher API rates going forward. Another source adds that DeepSeek has not published updated pricing details, suggesting the change is planned rather than immediately in effect. DeepSeek’s existing API pricing structure separates charges by input and output tokens and also reflects different rates for cached versus non-cached usage. While the exact magnitude of the increase is not specified in the available reporting, both accounts agree that the company has informed users to expect an upcoming adjustment to API pricing.