Is DeepSeek-R1-0528 or DeepSeek-R1 cheaper?

DeepSeek-R1-0528 and DeepSeek-R1 have comparable output pricing.

Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek-R1-0528 or DeepSeek-R1?

Both models offer a similar context window.

DeepSeek-R1-0528 vs DeepSeek-R1

Both have similar output pricing. Choose DeepSeek-R1-0528 or DeepSeek-R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	DeepSeek-R1-0528	DeepSeek-R1
Provider	Azure	Azure
Input / 1M tokens	$1.35	$1.35
Output / 1M tokens	$5.40	$5.40
Context window	164K	164K
Parameters	—	671B
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	May 2025	Jan 2025

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FAQ

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