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tool change · Asia

DeepSeek quadruples its rates and takes on Claude Code with a new model

Aug 17, 2026 · Issue 3 · 1 source, 1 article

DeepSeek has reportedly quadrupled its prices and is challenging Claude Code with a new model. The shift changes how coding subscriptions compare.

Who is affected and how

startup founder
Cost models built on DeepSeek need to be recalculated with the higher rates.
CTO
The price advantage of the cheap alternative may shrink, so plans to switch models should be re-evaluated.

Narrative: Open and Chinese models drive down prices

Sources

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