DeepSeek API Services Discounts
DeepSeek has recently introduced an off-peak discount program to manage demand and optimize resource usage. This program offers significant price reductions for API calls during specific hours.
- Discount Details:
- DeepSeek-V3: The price is reduced to 50% of its original cost during off-peak hours, which are from 00:30 to 08:30 Beijing time (or 16:30 to 00:30 UTC) daily[1][3][4].
- DeepSeek-R1: This model sees a more substantial discount, with prices reduced to 25% (as reported in some sources) or 75% (as per other reports) of the original cost during the same off-peak hours[1][3][4].
This initiative aims to encourage users to utilize DeepSeek's services during less busy periods, ensuring a more economical and smoother experience.
Microsoft Copilot Subscription Model Promotions
Microsoft is offering a 15% discount on Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions for new customers purchasing between September 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025. This promotion applies to subscriptions with a minimum of 10 seats and is valid for the entire annual term. However, it does not apply to renewals of existing subscriptions[2].
Additionally, Microsoft offers a Copilot Pro subscription, which provides preferred access to advanced AI models during peak times, higher usage limits, and early access to experimental features. While there are no specific discounts mentioned for Copilot Pro, it includes a free month trial[5].
For more information on Microsoft Copilot promotions, it's advisable to check directly with Microsoft or authorized resellers for any additional offers or updates.
Citations:
[1] https://www.aibase.com/news/15755
[2] https://www.schneider.im/microsoft-copilot-for-microsoft-365-promotion-save-15/
[3] https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/deepseek-offers-steep-off-peak-discounts-to-spread-out-demand/
[4] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/deepseek-announces-75-off-peak-hours-sale-and-why-it-is-bad-news-for-its-rivals-in-the-us-and-europe/articleshow/118582006.cms
[5] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/copilotpro
[6] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deepseeks-subscription-model-game-changer-ai-sathiyaseelan-wps4c
[7] https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2169651
[8] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/enterprise
[9] https://team-gpt.com/blog/deepseek-pricing/
[10] https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3300264/ai-night-chinas-deepseek-offers-peak-75-discount-demand-strains-servers