Rate limits
Rate limits govern how many requests you can make. The following limits apply to every account, regardless of account status.
Complimentary model limits
If you are using a complimentary model (with an ID ending in -free), the following limits apply:
| Model ID | Requests per day |
|---|---|
deepseek-v4-pro-free |
50 |
deepseek-v4-flash-free |
200 |
Once a complimentary allowance is exhausted, switch to the corresponding paid model: deepseek-v4-pro or deepseek-v4-flash.