DeepSeek / API Pricing and Routing

DeepSeek deepseek-chat API pricing and routing

Inspect the live model ID, provider, context window, endpoint support, billing group, and Route Key pricing signals before sending production traffic.

Model ID
deepseek-chat

Compare deepseek-chat API pricing, context length, endpoints, billing groups, and routing availability through Route Key's OpenAI-compatible AI API gateway.

Pricing signals

Input · per token / 1M tokens
$0.142
Output · per token / 1M tokens
$0.284
Cached input · per token / 1M tokens
-

Billing: per token · Available groups: default

Supported endpoints

openai

Context window

-

Use this model with Route Key

Keep your existing OpenAI-compatible request shape and change the gateway, key, and model values.

Base URL
https://api.routekey.ai/v1
API key
Bearer sk-route-key
Model
deepseek-chat
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Frequently asked questions about deepseek-chat

What is deepseek-chat?

deepseek-chat is a currently listed model route from DeepSeek. Confirm the live catalog for its exact ID, endpoint, group availability, and pricing signal.

How is deepseek-chat API pricing calculated?

Route Key exposes the current input, output, and cached-input pricing signals for deepseek-chat. Effective cost can vary by billing group and route ratio.

How do I use deepseek-chat with Route Key?

Set the Route Key base URL, add a Route Key API key, and send the exact model ID shown below. Start with a small request before enabling streaming or tools.