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Why use DeepSeek R1 on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers DeepSeek R1 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.70/1M input tokens. OpenRouter is a multi-provider LLM aggregator offering unified API access to 300+ models from all major labs and emerging providers, with automatic failover for reliability.
Compare DeepSeek R1 across 13 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: deepseek/deepseek-r1deepseek/deepseek-r1Request example
deepseek/deepseek-r1.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "deepseek/deepseek-r1", not the LLMReference slug "deepseek-r1".
Compare DeepSeek R1 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek Platform | $0.55 | $2.19 |
| OpenRouter | $0.70 | $2.50 |
| Together AI | $3.00 | $7.00 |
| Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |
| NVIDIA NIM | — | — |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.70 |
| Output tokens | $2.50 |
Capabilities
About DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1: Reasoning-optimized model with extended thinking capabilities. 128K context.
FAQ
What does DeepSeek R1 cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, DeepSeek R1 costs $0.7 per 1M input tokens and $2.5 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for DeepSeek R1 on OpenRouter?
DeepSeek R1 supports a 64,000 token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other DeepSeek R1 providers?
DeepSeek R1 is available from 13 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.1/1M tokens from Bitdeer AI.
What API model ID do I use for DeepSeek R1 on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID deepseek/deepseek-r1 when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created DeepSeek R1?
DeepSeek R1 was created by DeepSeek as part of the DeepSeek R1 model family.
Is DeepSeek R1 open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source according to the seed data.