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Why use DeepSeek V3 on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers DeepSeek V3 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.25/1M 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 V3 across 12 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-v3.2deepseek/deepseek-v3.2Request example
deepseek/deepseek-v3.2.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "deepseek/deepseek-v3.2", not the LLMReference slug "deepseek-v3".
Compare DeepSeek V3 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| DeepInfra | $0.32 | $0.89 |
| Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |
| DeepSeek Platform | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| Microsoft Foundry | — | — |
| OpenRouter | $0.25 | $0.38 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.25 |
| Output tokens | $0.38 |
Capabilities
About DeepSeek V3
DeepSeek V3: Latest flagship model. 685B total with MoE. 128K context. Open-source.
FAQ
What does DeepSeek V3 cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, DeepSeek V3 costs $0.252 per 1M input tokens and $0.378 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for DeepSeek V3 on OpenRouter?
DeepSeek V3 supports a 131,072 token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other DeepSeek V3 providers?
DeepSeek V3 is available from 12 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.1/1M tokens from Bitdeer AI.
What API model ID do I use for DeepSeek V3 on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID deepseek/deepseek-v3.2 when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created DeepSeek V3?
DeepSeek V3 was created by DeepSeek as part of the DeepSeek V3 model family.
Is DeepSeek V3 open source?
DeepSeek V3 is open source according to the seed data.