Search and Fetch API calls cost $0.75 per 1,000 requests. Calls made through server-side tools in DeepSeek Harness, Claude Code and Codex are free until billing starts at 16:00 UTC on October 31, 2026.
Before
Free
After
$0.75 per 1,000 calls
Who is affected:
Developers using DeepSeek models in Claude Code, Codex or DeepSeek Harness with web search.
What to do:
Expect new per-request charges for search and fetch after October 31, 2026.
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