> DeepSeek
DeepSeek is a leading AI research lab providing frontier-class models (V4-Flash/Pro, R1) via an OpenAI-compatible API. It is known for industry-leading cost efficiency and specialized thinking/reasoning modes.
How we estimated this: the free allowance is converted to a dollar value using the provider’s own pay-as-you-go rates for the models a typical developer would reach for. When the allowance is metered in requests, tokens or minutes rather than dollars, we assume median usage of the cheapest capable model. Because assumptions are involved, the figure carries the est. flag — treat it as an order of magnitude, not a quote.
note: 5M free tokens on sign-up; estimated value based on V4-Flash peak rates.
| Plan | Type | Monthly | Input /1M | Output /1M | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | free | — | — | — | Free tier (source-reported) |
| Pay-as-you-go | payg | — | Free | $0.0000 | Cheapest tracked model rate (OpenRouter-normalized). |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash (Peak) | payg | — | $0.140 | $0.280 | Peak hours apply (UTC 01:00-04:00, 06:00-10:00). Off-peak is 50% cheaper. |
| DeepSeek-V4-Pro (Peak) | payg | — | $0.440 | $1.32 | Reasoning/Thinking model. |
Pricing normalized from public sources — always verify with the provider.
// model prices
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek Chat | Free | $0.0000 | 164k |
| DeepSeek-R1 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | 64k |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | $0.220 | $0.660 | 1.0M |
| DeepSeek V3.1 | $0.550 | $1.65 | 161k |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | $1.12 | $3.36 | 1.0M |
$ Does DeepSeek have a free tier?
Yes — DeepSeek offers a free tier that we value at roughly $0.70 in free credits (estimate — derived from rate-limited usage at pay-as-you-go prices). Always confirm current limits on DeepSeek's official pricing page — free tiers change without notice.
$ How much does DeepSeek cost per 1M tokens?
The cheapest model we track at DeepSeek is Free per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens. This is normalized from DeepSeek's published pricing — verify with the provider before purchasing, since prices change frequently.
$ Is DeepSeek safe to use?
Uprouter rates DeepSeek as medium risk. Rated medium risk. an official provider with a free tier with only partial transparency: some model coverage or pricing is confirmed, while other figures rest on third-party reports or a login-gated console. Risk ratings are editorial, evidence-based, and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
$ Can I use DeepSeek through Uprouter Connect?
Yes — DeepSeek is Connect-compatible. Add your DeepSeek API key in Uprouter Connect (encrypted at rest) and route requests to it through one OpenAI- and Claude-compatible API, optionally behind failover aliases. Uprouter meters the traffic in compute at the provider's listed rate.
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price_history
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live_status
current: unknownNo probes recorded yet.
Uprouter runs its own probes; best-effort, not a guarantee. Probe results depend on our network location and cadence — for production, always use the provider’s own status page.
risk_&_confidence
Rated medium risk. an official provider with a free tier with only partial transparency: some model coverage or pricing is confirmed, while other figures rest on third-party reports or a login-gated console.
Confidence reflects how much verifiable evidence (official docs, probe history, community reports) backs this entry. Risk is our editorial assessment of operator reliability and terms — not financial advice.
code_snippets
curl https://uprouter.online/api/connect/v1/chat/completions \ -H "Authorization: Bearer upr_live_YOUR_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{
"model": "deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3.1",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello via DeepSeek" }]
}'Metered in Uprouter compute — the usage log shows which upstream served each request and its exact cost.
Ranked by neutral similarity signals only — live status, Connect compatibility, free-tier shape and free-credit proximity. Commercial relationships never influence this list.