Recently, the DeepSeek Open Platform announced a new promotional offer, implementing special discounts during the idle nighttime hours from 00:30 to 08:30 Beijing Time (UTC+8). During this period, users will enjoy significantly reduced costs for API calls. Specifically, the pricing for the DeepSeek-V3 version has been halved, while the cost of using the DeepSeek-R1 version has dropped to just one-quarter of its original price.

This promotional campaign aims to encourage users to utilize the platform's services during off-peak nighttime hours, allowing them to access services at a more economical rate. By adjusting its pricing strategy, the DeepSeek Open Platform hopes to optimize resource allocation and enhance service efficiency, while meeting user demands in terms of cost management and service quality.

Users can strategically plan their API usage during the designated time frame to take full advantage of these discounts, maximizing cost-effectiveness. The DeepSeek Open Platform stated that it will continue to focus on user needs and service experience, consistently improving platform functionality and service quality to provide users with more efficient and convenient support.