Inkling is $0.12 cheaper per 1M input tokens (10.9% lower; 1.12x difference).
API cost decision in 10 seconds
NewDeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 vs Inkling
Pick DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 when budget is the priority.
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Prices normalized to USD per 1M tokens
Sample workload: 1M input + 500K output
Budget verdict
Pick DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 when budget is the priority.
On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is estimated at $2.81 vs $3.02 for Inkling, saving $0.22 (7.3% lower).
Cost-first pickDeepSeek V4 Pro 0813
Context-first pickBoth models
Sample savings$0.227.3%
10x traffic gap$2.2
The reported context window is tied, so cost and provider fit carry more weight. At 10x that traffic, the same price gap is about $2.2. Use the calculator below to replace the sample workload with your own token volume.
Cost sensitivity
Workload Sensitivity
Cost winner changes by workload shape: input-heavy / RAG favors Inkling, balanced workload favors DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813, and output-heavy chatbot favors DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813.
| Workload shape | Token mix | Better pick | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | Inkling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input-heavy / RAG | 5M input + 500K output | Inkling | $7.29 | $7.03 |
| Balanced workload | 1M input + 1M output | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | $4.49 | $5.05 |
| Output-heavy chatbot | 1M input + 5M output | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | $17.95 | $21.25 |
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is $0.68 cheaper per 1M output tokens (16.9% lower; 1.2x difference).
Both models report the same context window at 1.05M tokens.
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is $0.22 cheaper on the standard workload (7.3% lower).
Estimate your workload cost
Your Workload Cost
This estimate uses normalized public API pricing per 1M tokens. It is a planning aid, not a billing quote. Verify provider pricing, limits, and terms before production use.
Quick Decision
Inkling has the lower input price; DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 has the lower output price; both models report the same context window. For the 1M input plus 500K output sample, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is cheaper for the standard workload.
For a 1M input token plus 500K output token workload, the estimated API cost is $2.81 for DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 and $3.02 for Inkling.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 when you care most about lower output-token price.
Choose Inkling when you care most about lower input-token price.
- On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is estimated at $2.81 vs $3.02 for Inkling, saving $0.22 (7.3% lower).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is $0.22 cheaper on the standard workload (7.3% lower).
- Inkling is $0.12 cheaper per 1M input tokens (10.9% lower; 1.12x difference).
- DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is $0.68 cheaper per 1M output tokens (16.9% lower; 1.2x difference).
- Both models report the same context window at 1.05M tokens.
| Feature | NewDeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 (DeepSeek) | Inkling (Thinking Machines) |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price prompt tokens per 1M | $1.122 | $1 |
| Completion Price per 1M tokens | $3.366 | $4.05 |
| Sample Workload Cost 1M input + 500K output | $2.81 | $3.02 |
| Context Window | 1.05M | 1.05M |
| Release Date |
Use-Case Decision Matrix
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-constrained production | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 is estimated at $2.81 vs $3.02 for Inkling, saving $0.22 (7.3% lower). |
| High-volume input processing | Inkling | Lower prompt-token price matters most when prompts, retrieved passages, or documents dominate the bill. |
| Long responses and chatbots | DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | Lower output-token price matters most when assistants generate many completion tokens. |
| RAG or long-document work | Tie | A larger context window leaves more room for retrieved passages, conversation history, or source files. |
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