
Half-price model tokens can mean only a 25% smaller AI bill. Take a hypothetical DeepSeek Flash batch: 1M cache-miss input tokens, 1M output tokens, 1,000 successful Search requests and 1,000 successful Fetch requests. Using listed rates after November 1's integrated-tool billing transition: Peak: $1.50 tokens + $1.50 tools = $3.00. Off-peak: $0.75 tokens + $1.50 tools = $2.25. Tokens cost 50% less. The combined bill falls 25%. For AI application investors, compare cost per accepted result after tools and rework. This is hypothetical pricing arithmetic, not actual customer usage, completion quality or profitability.
