DeepSeek API vs Genspark: what each really costs

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DeepSeek API

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Genspark

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DeepSeek API vs Genspark: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

DeepSeek API

  • OpenAI/Anthropic-compatible formatThe API uses a request format compatible with OpenAI and Anthropic.
  • Search / Fetch APIWeb search and fetch API powered by DeepSeek's own search engine.
  • Flash modelThe deepseek-flash model name is served by DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash.
  • Streaming responsesSetting the stream parameter returns streamed responses.
  • Agent tool integrationsSupported by many popular AI agent and coding assistant tools.

Source:api-docs.deepseek.com ·

Genspark

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DeepSeek API vs Genspark pricing questions

  1. How much do DeepSeek API and Genspark cost?

    DeepSeek API paid plans start at CN¥2 per million input tokens, peak hours (deepseek-flash input (cache miss, peak)). Genspark paid plans start at $19.99 per month, billed annually at $239.99/year (Plus).

  2. Do DeepSeek API and Genspark have a free plan?

    Genspark lists a free plan; DeepSeek API does not list one on its official pricing.