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deepseek-r1-8b Cost Calculator - Llamagate

Calculate the cost of using deepseek-r1-8b from Llamagate for your AI applications

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deepseek-r1-8b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 65,536 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00010000
Output Cost$0.00020000
Total Cost$0.00030000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001000 per token
Output: $0.0000002000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens65,536
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About deepseek-r1-8b

deepseek-r1-8b is a chat model from Llamagate, one of 14 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 340 out of 2172 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. deepseek-r1-8b supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 66K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens65,536
Maximum Output Tokens16,384
Maximum Total Tokens16,384

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 65,536 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How deepseek-r1-8b Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-r1-8b ranks 340 out of 2172 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category.

deepseek-r1-8b is one of 14 Llamagate chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs deepseek-r1-8b
gemini-2.5-flash-liteVertex AI$0.10$0.400%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025Vertex AI$0.10$0.400%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17Vertex AI$0.10$0.400%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is deepseek-r1-8b cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. deepseek-r1-8b costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 0% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-r1-8b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does deepseek-r1-8b pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-r1-8b input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 82% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 340 out of 2172 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.48.

What makes deepseek-r1-8b different from other Llamagate models?

Among Llamagate's 14 chat models, deepseek-r1-8b ranks 12 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to deepseek-r1-8b?

The most comparable chat models to deepseek-r1-8b are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How do I calculate deepseek-r1-8b costs?

deepseek-r1-8b is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.20.