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DeepSeek-R1 Cost Calculator - Together AI

Calculate the cost of using DeepSeek-R1 from Together AI for your AI applications

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DeepSeek-R1 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 128,000 tokens

Max: 20,480 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.003000
Output Cost$0.007000
Total Cost$0.010000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000300 per token
Output: $0.00000700 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens128,000
Max Output Tokens20,480
Max Tokens20,480

About DeepSeek-R1

DeepSeek-R1 is a chat model from Together AI, one of 38 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $7.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1922 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 16% of models in this category. DeepSeek-R1 supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$3.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$7.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens128,000
Maximum Output Tokens20,480
Maximum Total Tokens20,480

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 128,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 20,480 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How DeepSeek-R1 Pricing Compares

At $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $7.00 per 1M output tokens, DeepSeek-R1 ranks 1922 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 16% of models in this category.

DeepSeek-R1 is one of 38 Together AI chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs DeepSeek-R1
anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%
anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.60$18.00+20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeepSeek-R1 cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0?

Yes. DeepSeek-R1 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens compared to anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0's $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 0% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, structured output.

How does DeepSeek-R1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

DeepSeek-R1 input pricing is $3.00 per 1M tokens, which is 445% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1922 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 16% of models in this category. For output, it costs $7.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes DeepSeek-R1 different from other Together AI models?

Among Together AI's 38 chat models, DeepSeek-R1 ranks 37 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to DeepSeek-R1?

The most comparable chat models to DeepSeek-R1 are: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.60/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M 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.

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How do I calculate DeepSeek-R1 costs?

DeepSeek-R1 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 $3.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $7.00.