DeepSeek Coder API
Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official DeepSeek pricingDeepSeek Coder — cheaper than the official DeepSeek API
Access DeepSeek Coder through AI API Hub and pay less per token. Same OpenAI-compatible endpoint, lower cost.
Technical Specifications
| Provider | DeepSeek |
| Model Family | DeepSeek Coder |
| Release Date | 2024-06 |
| Context Window | 128K |
| Max Output Tokens | 4,096 |
| Input Price | $0.14 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.28 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | No |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Deprecated ⚠ |
Overview
DeepSeek Coder is DeepSeek's previous-generation deepseek model, released in 2024-06. Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects.
For developers, the headline numbers are a 128K context window and up to 4,096 output tokens per response — enough headroom for code specialist and cheapest option without chunking your input. Priced at $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output, it sits in the budget tier — ideal for high-volume pipelines where token cost dominates.
On the capability side, DeepSeek Coder exposes 2 features: Code Generation, Math. Note that fine-tuning isn't supported — you'll work with the base model. It's text-only, so route image or audio workloads elsewhere.
The practical appeal of routing DeepSeek Coder through AI API Hub is simplicity: one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, USDT & USDC payments, no credit card, and you're calling the API in under 30 seconds — just swap your base URL.
What Makes DeepSeek Coder Different
How DeepSeek Coder is used
DeepSeek Coder is deployed where problems need step-by-step reasoning before code output — complex bug fixes, algorithmic implementation, math-heavy analysis, and multi-step refactoring. The internal chain-of-thought adds latency (expect slower responses), so don't route high-volume simple queries here. Use it for the hard 10% of tasks where cheaper models fail.
Pricing position within DeepSeek
DeepSeek Coder sits in the middle of DeepSeek's pricing at $0.14/1M input — 65% below the lineup average ($0.23 cheapest, $0.70 most expensive). 0 siblings cost less, 5 cost more. This mid-tier positioning makes it a sensible default when you're unsure which variant to pick.
DeepSeek Coder's role in the lineup
Within DeepSeek's lineup, DeepSeek Coder is a mid-tier option — balanced between cost and capability. The deepseek family has 5 active variants, and DeepSeek Coder occupies the lower end. This makes it a safe default for production workloads where you're not sure which tier to pick.
Real-world use cases
Real-world deployments: autonomous coding agents that fix complex bugs across multi-file codebases, algorithmic problem solving, math-heavy data analysis pipelines, and automated code review for architecture-level decisions. Teams route the simple 90% of coding tasks to cheaper models and reserve DeepSeek Coder for the hard 10%.
vs sibling models
What makes DeepSeek Coder different from sibling models: compared to DeepSeek V4 Pro ($0.41/1M more expensive, same 128K context); DeepSeek V4 Flash ($0.13/1M more expensive, same 128K context); DeepSeek Chat ($0.13/1M more expensive, same 128K context). Choose DeepSeek Coder when step-by-step reasoning matters more than speed.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-coder",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "deepseek-coder",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "deepseek-coder",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Supported Features
| Vision / Image Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Audio / Voice Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Function Calling | ❌ Not Available |
| JSON Mode | ❌ Not Available |
| Streaming | ❌ Not Available |
| Fine-Tuning | ❌ Not Available |
| Multimodal | ❌ Not Available |
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| MMLU | Not Publicly Available |
| GPQA | Not Publicly Available |
| SWE-Bench | Not Publicly Available |
| HumanEval | Not Publicly Available |
| GSM8K | Not Publicly Available |
| MATH | Not Publicly Available |
| MMMU | Not Publicly Available |
Pricing History
DeepSeek Coder was released in 2024-06 by DeepSeek and is currently deprecated — consider upgrading to a newer model.
Current Pricing: $0.14 per 1M input tokens · $0.28 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.
Pricing Model: Token-based billing (pay per use). No subscription fees. No hidden costs.
💡 DeepSeek occasionally updates pricing. AI API Hub reflects current pricing in real-time. All prices in USD. Pay with USDT or USDC — no currency conversion fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeepSeek Coder?
DeepSeek Coder is DeepSeek's previous-generation deepseek model. Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects. It offers a 128K context window and supports Code Generation, Math. You can access it through AI API Hub using USDT or USDC — no credit card required.
How much does DeepSeek Coder cost?
DeepSeek Coder is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, billed pay-as-you-go with no minimum. Through AI API Hub you can start with as little as $5 and scale from there.
DeepSeek Coder vs GPT-5.5?
They're built for different jobs. DeepSeek Coder costs $0.14/1M input with a 128K window; GPT-5.5 runs $5.00/1M input with 256K. DeepSeek Coder is the more cost-effective pick and still brings code specialist. See the full side-by-side at /compare/deepseek-coder-vs-gpt-5.5/.
DeepSeek Coder context window?
DeepSeek Coder has a 128K context window, capable of processing up to 128,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 4,096.
Does DeepSeek Coder support function calling?
No, DeepSeek Coder does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider DeepSeek's flagship models.
Is DeepSeek Coder multimodal?
No, DeepSeek Coder is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
DeepSeek Coder API rate limits?
DeepSeek Coder rate limits: 5K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider DeepSeek's faster variant models.
How to access DeepSeek Coder API?
Access DeepSeek Coder through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "deepseek-coder". Start building in under 30 seconds.