DeepSeek R1

R1 by DeepSeek excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #168 with a composite score of 68/100. DeepSeek R1 is here: Performance on par with [OpenAI o1](/openai/o1), but open-sourced and with fully open reasoning tokens. It's 671B parameters in size, with 37B active in an inference pass. Fully open-source model & [technical report](https://api-docs.deepseek.com/news/news250120). MIT licensed: Distill & commercialize freely! It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

R1 is priced at $0.70 per million input tokens and $2.50 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, R1 holds rank #168 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #168 and adoption rank is #168. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

R1 has been evaluated across 6 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (50/100), Benchmarks (77/100), Pricing (3/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 68/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

R1 is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check DeepSeek's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.