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DeepSeek V4 Pricing: Expected to Remain Free

Why DeepSeek V4 Will Likely Be Free - Cost Analysis

DeepSeek has a track record of offering free access to their models. Based on V3's pricing and DeepSeek's efficient architecture, V4 is expected to remain free or have a generous free tier.

Expected: Free Access
Expected: GPT-5 Level
Expected: Q1 2026

What We Expect

  • V4 expected to remain free like V3
  • DeepSeek's efficiency enables free access
  • NoteLM.ai will offer free V4 access
  • No subscription expected to be required

Note: DeepSeek V4 has not been officially announced or released. All features, benchmarks, and release dates on this page are predictions based on DeepSeek V3's capabilities, the company's release history, and industry analysis. We will update this page when official information becomes available.

Expected Features

What We Predict for DeepSeek V4

Based on V3's capabilities and industry trends

Expected: Free Tier

Like V2 and V3, V4 is expected to have generous free access.

Predicted: Low API Cost

V3 API is 95% cheaper than GPT-4. V4 should continue this trend.

Expected: No Subscription

DeepSeek has never required subscriptions. V4 unlikely to change this.

NoteLM: Free Access

NoteLM.ai will provide free DeepSeek V4 access at launch.

Expected Use Cases

What V4 Will Likely Excel At

Based on V3's strengths and predicted improvements

Individual Users
Students
Developers
Small Businesses
Researchers
Content Creators

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What we know and expect about DeepSeek V4

Will DeepSeek V4 be free?

Based on DeepSeek's history, V4 is expected to have a generous free tier. V3 is already free to use and has very low API costs.

Why is DeepSeek so cheap?

DeepSeek's efficient architecture uses 95% fewer resources than competitors. This allows them to offer free or low-cost access.

How much does V3 cost currently?

V3 chat is free. V3 API costs about $0.14/1M input tokens - 95% cheaper than GPT-4!

Will NoteLM charge for V4?

No! NoteLM.ai will provide free DeepSeek V4 access, just like we do for V3. No subscription required.

Key Takeaways

  • 1V4 expected to remain free like V3
  • 2DeepSeek's efficiency enables free access
  • 3NoteLM.ai will offer free V4 access
  • 4No subscription expected to be required

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NoteLM Team

The NoteLM team specializes in AI-powered video summarization and learning tools. We are passionate about making video content more accessible and efficient for learners worldwide.

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Last verified: January 10, 2026

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