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DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
High-value reasoning model that punches above its price tier for technical problem solving and analytical depth.
Overall score
85
reasoningvaluemath
Context window
128K
Speed
Deliberate
Input pricing
$0.55 / 1M tok
Output pricing
$2.2 / 1M tok
Score breakdown
Capability90
Use-case fit86
Cost efficiency97
Speed67
Reliability81
Agent readiness76
Ecosystem73
Scores combine benchmark signals, product experience, and editorial weighting. Use them as a practical guide, not an absolute truth claim.
Best for
codingresearch
Works with
Cost-sensitive reasoning stacksbatch analysisfallback reasoning lanes
Modalities
text
Sources & trust
DeepSeek R1 official
Tier 5 · Apr 8, 2026
DeepSeek R1 docs
Tier 5 · Apr 8, 2026
DeepSeek R1 VerdictLens review
Tier 3 · Apr 8, 2026
Last verified: Apr 8, 2026
Strengths
- Very attractive for reasoning-heavy workloads on a budget
- Strong analytical style for math and code
Things to watch
- Latency and ecosystem maturity remain trade-offs
- Operational guarantees vary by deployment path
Best for
Coding copilots & repo execution
Prioritize reliability, diff quality, tool-calling control, and the ability to maintain focus across multi-file edits.
Research synthesis & analyst workflows
Prioritize source grounding, multilingual reading, long-context reasoning, and a retrieval stack that stays inspectable.