This model has been retired
DeepSeek R1 no longer appears on DeepSeek's public price list (first noted July 2026). The rates below are its last listed prices, kept for the price archive — they are not currently purchasable at this rate. See the alternatives further down.
According to UsagePricing's tracker, DeepSeek R1 was last listed at $0.28 per 1M input tokens and $0.42 per 1M output tokens before DeepSeek retired it. The model supported a 64,000-token context window.
Retired 24 Jul 2026 — the deepseek-reasoner endpoint no longer routes anywhere. Kept for historical comparison; migrate to V4-Pro.
Token Costs (per 1M)
Technical Specs
Price History
| Date | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | $0.28 | $0.42 |
| 3/1/2026 | $0.55 | $2.19 |
| 1/20/2025 | $0.55 | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does DeepSeek R1 cost per 1M tokens? ▼
DeepSeek R1 costs $0.28 per 1M input tokens and $0.42 per 1M output tokens as of September 2026.
What is DeepSeek R1's context window? ▼
DeepSeek R1 has a context window of 64,000 tokens, meaning it can process approximately 48,000 words in a single request.
Who makes DeepSeek R1? ▼
DeepSeek R1 is made by DeepSeek. You can access it via the DeepSeek API.