DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1 API at 10% off

DeepSeek's reasoning-oriented model for step-by-step problem solving, math, and planning. Use DeepSeek R1 through Crazyrouter when you need reasoning-oriented behavior without changing your integration stack.

From $3.60 / 1M input
128K context
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Why this page exists

DeepSeek R1 queries usually focus on reasoning behavior, pricing, and replacement options.

  • Last reviewed: 2026-03-12
  • Review cadence: monthly
  • Owner: growth
  • Indexing status: noindex

DeepSeek R1 pricing comparison

Compare the current Crazyrouter token price with the direct provider list price used for this landing page.

DeepSeek Direct

Input per 1M tokens$4.00
Output per 1M tokens$16.00
BillingPay as you go
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Crazyrouter

Input per 1M tokens$3.60
Output per 1M tokens$14.40
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DeepSeek R1 at a glance

Use these details to decide whether this model fits the job before you wire it into production.

Context window
128K
Max output
32K
Modality
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Latency profile
Medium

Best-fit use cases

These are the production situations where this model is most likely to earn its keep.

Math-heavy workflows

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

Planning agents

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

Reasoning-focused coding

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

When not to choose DeepSeek R1

High-quality landing pages should help visitors disqualify the wrong model, not just push every option.

Lowest-latency chat

This is usually a sign that another model deserves a closer look first.

Rich multimodal workflows

This is usually a sign that another model deserves a closer look first.

Why teams use Crazyrouter here

The gateway matters when you want commercial flexibility, not just lower price.

Unified balance

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

Provider flexibility

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

Simple gateway access

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

How to think about DeepSeek R1

These notes help turn a pricing page into a real decision page.

Choose DeepSeek R1 when reasoning depth matters more than raw throughput.

Comparison note

Choose DeepSeek V3 for cheaper general-purpose traffic.

Comparison note

Choose o3 when you want OpenAI-family reasoning instead.

Comparison note

Start in 30 seconds

Use the OpenAI SDK style and swap only the base URL plus the model name.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://crazyrouter.com/v1",
    api_key="your-crazyrouter-key"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-r1",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Solve this planning problem step by step and explain the tradeoffs between the options."}]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)
curl https://crazyrouter.com/v1/chat/completions   -H "Authorization: Bearer your-crazyrouter-key"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{
    "model": "deepseek-r1",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Solve this planning problem step by step and explain the tradeoffs between the options."}]
  }'
import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://crazyrouter.com/v1",
  apiKey: "your-crazyrouter-key",
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "deepseek-r1",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Solve this planning problem step by step and explain the tradeoffs between the options." }],
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);

Frequently asked questions

How much does DeepSeek R1 cost on Crazyrouter?

DeepSeek R1 costs $3.60 per 1M input tokens and $14.40 per 1M output tokens on Crazyrouter based on the latest pricing sync.

Is DeepSeek R1 available through an OpenAI-compatible API?

Yes. DeepSeek R1 can be accessed through Crazyrouter with the same general OpenAI-compatible request flow used across the platform.

What is DeepSeek R1 best for?

DeepSeek R1 is best suited to math-heavy workflows, planning agents, and reasoning-focused coding.

When should this page stay out of search results?

This page is currently marked noindex because it is useful for navigation and campaign traffic, but it is not yet one of the small set of landing pages prioritized for long-term organic indexation.

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