deepseek-r1-distill-70b — Free AI Model & API

groq/deepseek-r1-distill-70b
chat reasoning
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Context Window 131K
Max Output 8K
Rate Limit 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

DeepSeek R1 Distill 70B on Groq is a distilled version of DeepSeek's reasoning model at the 70B scale, delivering chain-of-thought deliberation with Groq's ultra-fast LPU inference. The combination of a reasoning architecture with Groq's low latency makes it practical for interactive problem-solving — math, debugging, logic puzzles — where you want reasoned answers without long wait times. The 8K output cap is the main constraint, limiting how many reasoning steps can be produced. Free tier: 14,400 requests per day at 30 RPM. OpenAI SDK compatible; registration required, no credit card.

Model ID
deepseek-r1-distill-70b
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Specifications
Context: 131K · Output: 8K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate deepseek-r1-distill-70b 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.groq.com/openai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="deepseek-r1-distill-70b",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

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

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "deepseek-r1-distill-70b",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.groq.com/openai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "deepseek-r1-distill-70b",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD
Context Window 131K
Max Output Tokens 8K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Groq Platform Limitations

  • Rate limits vary significantly by model — check per-model limits
  • Some models have token-per-minute caps in addition to RPM
  • LPU availability may cause queuing during peak usage

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatReasoning

Modality Support

text

Groq Highlights

  • Ultra-fast inference (~2,600 tok/s)
  • Free tier: 14,400 RPD for most models
  • Supports Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R1
  • OpenAI-compatible

Playground — Test deepseek-r1-distill-70b

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for deepseek-r1-distill-70b?

Sign up at Groq 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-distill-70b really free?

Yes. deepseek-r1-distill-70b is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are deepseek-r1-distill-70b's rate limits?

30 RPM, 14,400 RPD Context window: 131K. Max output: 8K. No credit card required.

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