DeepSeek R1
671B MoE (37B active)
Original R1 reasoning model (Jan 2025). Comparable to OpenAI o1. 96% cheaper than o1.
Data updated 2026-03-30
reasoning OpenAI-compatible 131K context Released 2025-01
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens | CNY / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.55 | ¥4 |
| Output | $2.19 | ¥16 |
| Cached Input | $0.14 | ¥1 |
vs Western Models
DeepSeek R1 vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
69% cheaper input 84% cheaper output
DeepSeek R1 vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
82% cheaper input 85% cheaper output
DeepSeek R1 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
56% cheaper input 78% cheaper output
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| MATH | 97.3% |
IDE Setup
Cursor
base_url: https://api.deepseek.com/v1
model: deepseek-reasoner
Cline
base_url: https://api.deepseek.com/v1
model: deepseek-reasoner
Strengths
- + reasoning
- + math
- + complex analysis
Watch Out For
- ! no function calling
- ! high output token usage
- ! content censorship
International Access
Direct access: Yes
Latency from US: 200-400ms
Registration: email
Payment: credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does DeepSeek R1 cost?
DeepSeek R1 costs $0.55 per million input tokens and $2.19 per million output tokens (USD). Cached input is $0.14/M.
Can I use DeepSeek R1 from outside China?
Yes. DeepSeek R1 is directly accessible internationally. Registration requires email. Payment via credit card.
Is DeepSeek R1 compatible with the OpenAI API?
Yes. DeepSeek R1 uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to api.deepseek.com.
What is the context window of DeepSeek R1?
DeepSeek R1 supports a 131K token context window (131,072 tokens).
How do I use DeepSeek R1 in Cursor or Cline?
Set the base URL to https://api.deepseek.com/v1 and the model name to deepseek-reasoner. Both Cursor and Cline support OpenAI-compatible providers.
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