DeepSeek V4 APIs

Compare 2 text generation models in the DeepSeek V4 family, then call the one that fits your latency, quality, and pricing needs.

DeepSeekText Generation2 models

About DeepSeek V4 APIs

DeepSeek V4 on EmpirioLabs brings together 2 text generation model APIs from DeepSeek, including DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro. Each model keeps its own dedicated page with live pricing, parameters, docs, and playground access.

Use the same EmpirioLabs API key and endpoint pattern across the family, then switch behavior by changing the model id in your request.

DeepSeek V4 models (2)

DeepSeek V4 API pricing

Compare the family at a glance, then open a model page for the complete live rate card and parameters.

Endpoint
POST/v1/chat/completions
Pricing
Type
Spec
Rate
Input
per 1M prompt tokens
$0.14
Output
per 1M generated tokens
$0.28
Web Search (Linkup)
per call when invoked
$0.013
Best fit
Lightweight MoE model with 284B total / 13B active parameters and native 1M context, tuned for low-latency, cost-effective high-concurrency use.
Endpoint
POST/v1/chat/completions
Pricing
Type
Spec
Rate
Input
per 1M prompt tokens
$1.74$1.65
Output
per 1M generated tokens
$3.48$3.30
Web Search (Linkup)
per call when invoked
$0.013
Best fit
Flagship MoE LLM with 1.6T total / 49B active parameters and native 1M context for advanced math, logical inference, and specialized coding.
Compare every model on the full pricing page

How to call DeepSeek V4 models

DeepSeek V4 Flash serves the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1 with your EmpirioLabs API key and use the model id deepseek-v4-flash. For this family, swap the model value for any supported id: deepseek-v4-flash deepseek-v4-pro. Get an API key from the EmpirioLabs dashboard.

cURL
curl https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "deepseek-v4-flash",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."}
    ]
  }'

DeepSeek V4 examples and comparisons

See prompt tests, output notes, and comparison runs that mention this model family.

DeepSeek V4 APIs: common questions

What is the DeepSeek V4 API?

DeepSeek V4 on EmpirioLabs is a family of 2 Text Generation model APIs from DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro. You use one EmpirioLabs API key and choose the model id that fits the request.

Which DeepSeek V4 model should I use?

Start with the model whose dedicated page matches your speed, quality, and pricing needs, then test it in the EmpirioLabs playground. The comparison cards above link to each model's live rate card and quickstart.

Can I switch between DeepSeek V4 models without rebuilding my integration?

Yes. The family is designed around the same EmpirioLabs API pattern, so most integrations switch by changing the model value. Check the model page before shipping if you rely on a model-specific parameter.

How is DeepSeek V4 pricing shown?

Pricing is pay as you go. The cards on this page show a short live-catalog summary, and each model page shows the complete rate card that matches API billing.

Can I try DeepSeek V4 in the browser?

Yes. Open any model page in this family and use its playground link to test prompts and parameters in the browser before integrating the API.

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