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deepseek-reasoner (DeepSeek-V3.2)
DeepSeek’s thinking API SKU mapped to the DeepSeek-V3.2 model version.
Overall score
87
reasoningbudgetapi-sku
Context window
128K tokens
Speed
Balanced
Input pricing
$0.28 / 1M input tokens (cache miss)
Output pricing
$0.42 / 1M output tokens
Score breakdown
Capability87
Use-case fit86
Cost efficiency95
Speed84
Reliability82
Agent readiness85
Ecosystem80
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
DeepSeek APIlonger reasoning flowsbudget research stacks
Modalities
text
Sources & trust
Officially verified core fields
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Editorial fields such as shortlist guidance, strengths, caveats, and scoring remain clearly separated from official provider data.
DeepSeek official
Official site · Tier 5 · Apr 9, 2026
Official link
DeepSeek models and pricing
Official docs · Tier 5 · Apr 9, 2026
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deepseek-reasoner (DeepSeek-V3.2) VerdictLens review
Manual review · Tier 3 · Apr 9, 2026
Best-fit guidanceWorks-with guidanceStrengthsCaveatsOverall scoreScore breakdown
Last verified: Apr 9, 2026
Strengths
- Keeps DeepSeek’s price profile while exposing a reasoning-oriented API tier.
- Appealing for teams that need cheaper deep-thinking capacity.
Things to watch
- Vendor and ecosystem maturity still trail the largest hyperscalers.
- Operational posture should be reviewed carefully for enterprise adoption.
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.