Hey everyone!!!
DeepSeek is already very cheap — 1/70 the price of GPT-4.
But I tell you: Optimize a bit, and you can save even more.
I'm Programmer Wanfeng, with over 300k followers across the web, author of the python-office open source project.
Today I'll share 5 money saving tips with you.
💰 Tip 1: Optimize Prompts
Many people write prompts like essays, long and verbose.
This wastes Tokens.
How to optimize?
- Be concise, no nonsense
- Use system prompts to set roles, don't repeat every time
- Save commonly used prompts as templates
Effect: Token usage reduced by 30%-50%.
💾 Tip 2: Use Caching
Don't ask the same question every time.
Use caching.
How to do it?
- Reuse previous answers for the same question
- Use caching tools like Redis
- Store common questions in local files
Effect: No cost for repeated questions.
📦 Tip 3: Batch Requests
Have multiple questions? Merge into one request.
How to do it?
- Merge multiple small questions into one large request
- Let AI answer multiple questions at once
- Be careful not to exceed the context window limit
Effect: Reduce the number of requests, save Tokens.
📊 Tip 4: Monitor Usage
Don't wait until the bill comes to be shocked.
Monitor in real time.
How to do it?
- Check usage in DeepSeek backend
- Set usage limits, stop when exceeded
- Check bills regularly
Effect: Prevent overspending, know what's going on.
🎯 Tip 5: Choose the Right Model
Not all tasks need the strongest model.
| Task | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| Simple Conversation | Cheaper model |
| Code Generation | DeepSeek V4 |
| Document Understanding | Cheaper model |
| Complex Reasoning | DeepSeek V4 |
Choose model according to the task, don't waste money.
🚀 Summary
| Tip | Money Saving Effect |
|---|---|
| Optimize Prompt | Reduce by 30%-50% |
| Use Caching | No cost for repeated questions |
| Batch Requests | Reduce the number of requests |
| Monitor Usage | Prevent overspending |
| Choose Right Model | Don't waste money |
📚 Want to Learn More?
- Complete DeepSeek API Tutorial
- DeepSeek vs Claude Code: Which Is Better?
- 10 Practical Cases of DeepSeek Office Automation
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💡 Final Word
DeepSeek is already very cheap.
But with some optimization, it can be even cheaper.
The money you save is your profit.
Share your money saving tips in the comment section?
I'm Programmer Wanfeng, see you next time.
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