DeepSeek overtakes Google on volume, cost per token falls 13.6%
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Summary
DeepSeek has overtaken Google in token volume routed through Vercel's AI Gateway, according to the August 2026 Production Index, which also reports a 13.6% drop in cost per token.
Key facts
- Vercel's AI Gateway routes tens of trillions of tokens monthly between production apps and AI labs.
- The August 2026 Production Index reports DeepSeek overtaking Google on volume.
- Cost per token fell 13.6%, per the same index.
Why it matters
Teams choosing model providers now see DeepSeek handling more routed volume than Google, while a 13.6% lower cost per token changes the economics of running AI in production.
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- VercelOfficial · PrimaryDeepSeek overtakes Google on volume, cost per token falls 13.6% · By Amelia CharlesRead at Vercel