deepseek-r1:cloud — Free AI Model & API

ollama-cloud/deepseek-r1-cloud

chat reasoning

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Context Window 128K

Max Output 131K

Rate Limit Session/weekly limits (unpublished)

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Status Online

Overview

DeepSeek R1 is available as a cloud-hosted reasoning model through Ollama Cloud's free tier with 128K context. R1's chain-of-thought deliberation excels at math, logic puzzles, and multi-step coding. Ollama Cloud provides an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. The free tier is community-supported with no guaranteed rate limits — best for personal evaluation of reasoning model capabilities.

Model ID

deepseek-r1-cloud

Base URL

https://api.ollama.com

Specifications

Context: 128K · Output: 131K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate deepseek-r1:cloud 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.ollama.com",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="deepseek-r1-cloud",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

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

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

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

curl https://api.ollama.com/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "deepseek-r1-cloud",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit Session/weekly limits (unpublished)

Context Window 128K

Max Output Tokens 131K

Cost Free — since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Ollama Cloud Platform Limitations

Rate limits are unpublished — hard to plan capacity
Limited model selection compared to Ollama self-hosted
Newer/smaller provider with limited track record

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatReasoning

Modality Support

text

Ollama Cloud Highlights

Ollama-native API format
Llama, Qwen, Gemma models
Familiar Ollama tooling
OpenAI-compatible endpoint available

Playground — Test deepseek-r1:cloud

Test deepseek-r1:cloud directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Ollama Cloud — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for deepseek-r1:cloud?

Sign up at Ollama Cloud 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:cloud really free?

Yes. deepseek-r1:cloud is available on Ollama Cloud's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: Session/weekly limits (unpublished). Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are deepseek-r1:cloud's rate limits?

Session/weekly limits (unpublished) Context window: 128K. Max output: 131K. No credit card required.

What are the best free alternatives to deepseek-r1:cloud?

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