DeepSeek R1 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
DeepSeek • API Price Comparison
Also known as: deepseek-r1 · deepseekr1
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| ReplicateLowest input | USD 3.75 | USD 10 | — | 2026-10-30 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 6.25. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
DeepSeek R1 is a large language model by DeepSeek with a 128K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $3.75 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is Replicate at $3.75 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
Model performance benchmarks
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| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | Replicate |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.88 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $8.75 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $87.50 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $875.00 |
Frequently asked questions about deepseek-r1
How much does the DeepSeek R1 API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 3.75 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 10 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest DeepSeek R1 API?
Replicate has the lowest input rate: USD 3.75 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the DeepSeek R1 cache-read price?
No cache-read rate is recorded; missing prices do not imply free caching.
When was DeepSeek R1 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-30. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free DeepSeek R1 API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate DeepSeek R1 token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 6.25. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.