DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B — Free AI Model & API

ovhcloud-ai-endpoints/deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b

chat reasoning

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Context Window 131K

Max Output 32K

Rate Limit 2 RPM (anonymous)

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Status Online

Overview

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B on OVHcloud AI Endpoints combines DeepSeek's reasoning distillation with Llama's 70B architecture, delivered from OVHcloud's European infrastructure. With chain-of-thought reasoning, 131K context, and 32K output, it is well-suited for complex analytical tasks that benefit from step-by-step deliberation. OpenAI-compatible API; registration required. A good choice for EU developers who need reasoning capabilities with GDPR-compliant hosting.

Model ID

deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b

Base URL

https://oai.endpoints.kepler.ai.cloud.ovh.net/v1

Specifications

Context: 131K · Output: 32K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-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://oai.endpoints.kepler.ai.cloud.ovh.net/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

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

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://oai.endpoints.kepler.ai.cloud.ovh.net/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

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

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

curl https://oai.endpoints.kepler.ai.cloud.ovh.net/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 2 RPM (anonymous)

Context Window 131K

Max Output Tokens 32K

Cost Free — since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

OVHcloud AI Endpoints Platform Limitations

Anonymous tier has very low, unpublished rate limits
Some models experience cold starts (5-10s first request)
EU-hosted only — higher latency outside Europe

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatReasoning

Modality Support

text

OVHcloud AI Endpoints Highlights

No registration needed for anonymous tier
EU-hosted (GDPR compliant)
Qwen3-Coder, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek
OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Playground — Test DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B

Test DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to OVHcloud AI Endpoints — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B?

Sign up at OVHcloud AI Endpoints 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-Llama-70B really free?

Yes. DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B is available on OVHcloud AI Endpoints's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 2 RPM (anonymous). Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B's rate limits?

2 RPM (anonymous) Context window: 131K. Max output: 32K. No credit card required.

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