DeepSeek-R1 — Free AI Model & API

chutes-ai/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1

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Context Window 131K

Max Output 0

Rate Limit Community-powered, no hard cap

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Status Online

Overview

Model ID

deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1

Base URL

https://api.chutes.ai/v1

Specifications

Context: 131K · Output: 0 · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate DeepSeek-R1 with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.chutes.ai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.chutes.ai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

curl https://api.chutes.ai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit Community-powered, no hard cap

Context Window 131K

Max Output Tokens 0

Cost Free — since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Chutes.ai Platform Limitations

Community-powered infrastructure — reliability may vary
Limited model selection (2 models)
No published rate limits or SLA

Features & Use Cases

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Modality Support

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Chutes.ai Highlights

Community-powered infrastructure
DeepSeek-R1 + Llama 3.1 70B
No hard rate cap
OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Playground — Test DeepSeek-R1

Test DeepSeek-R1 directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Chutes.ai — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for DeepSeek-R1?

Sign up at Chutes.ai to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is DeepSeek-R1 really free?

Yes. DeepSeek-R1 is available on Chutes.ai's free tier and has been free since May 20, 2026. Rate limits apply: Community-powered, no hard cap. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are DeepSeek-R1's rate limits?

Community-powered, no hard cap Context window: 131K. Max output: 0. No credit card required.

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