According to UsagePricing's tracker, DeepSeek R1 costs $0.28 per 1M input tokens and $0.42 per 1M output tokens as of March 2026. The model supports a 64,000-token context window.
Reasoning model (deepseek-reasoner endpoint, now powered by V3.2) — 20-50x cheaper than comparable proprietary models.
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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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 March 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.