DeepSeek V4 Review (2026): The Cheapest Capable API, Tested
A practical DeepSeek V4 review — Flash vs Pro, real pricing, coding benchmarks, the 1M context and 98% cache discount, plus the China data caveat and how to use it safely.
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How to Use the DeepSeek API for Free (or Nearly Free) in 2026
How to use the DeepSeek API cheaply in 2026 — consumer chat, self-hosting, trial credit, current V4 pricing, caching, and data-residency considerations.
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DeepSeek V4 Flash vs GPT-4o: Speed, Cost & Quality [2026]
DeepSeek V4 Flash vs GPT-4o on the three things that matter — cost per token, throughput, and quality. Real 2026 pricing and where each model actually fits.