DeepSeek R1 vs DeepSeek Chat (V3)
Side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 by DeepSeek and DeepSeek Chat (V3) by DeepSeek on the 1vy AI gateway. Both models are accessible through a single OpenAI-compatible API key.
Pricing comparison
| DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek Chat (V3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | DeepSeek |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.322 | $0.322 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.483 | $0.483 |
Which is cheaper?
DeepSeek R1 has cheaper input tokens ($0.322/1M). DeepSeek R1 has cheaper output tokens ($0.483/1M). Choose based on your workload's input/output ratio — chat/generation workloads usually favor cheaper output, while summarization/classification favors cheaper input.
One API key for both
On 1vy, switching between DeepSeek R1 and DeepSeek Chat (V3) is a one-parameter change in your OpenAI SDK call. No separate provider accounts, no separate billing. Sign up at 1vy.ai/register for $1 free credit to test both models.
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