deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B — Free AI Model & API

siliconflow/deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b
chat reasoning
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Context Window 33K
Max Output 16K
Rate Limit 1,000 RPM, 50K TPM
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

DeepSeek R1 0528 distilled to Qwen3 8B, available free on SiliconFlow's API. A compact reasoning model combining DeepSeek's chain-of-thought training with Qwen3's efficient 8B architecture — suitable for lightweight math and logic tasks. 33K context, 16K output. SiliconFlow's API is OpenAI-compatible with strong low-latency performance in China. Free tier requires registration.

Model ID
deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b
Base URL
https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1
Specifications
Context: 33K · Output: 16K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B 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.siliconflow.cn/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

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

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "deepseek-ai-deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Abbreviation

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 1,000 RPM, 50K TPM
Context Window 33K
Max Output Tokens 16K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

SiliconFlow Platform Limitations

  • China-hosted — high latency outside Asia-Pacific
  • Chinese phone number required for registration
  • Model availability may change based on local regulations

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatReasoning

Modality Support

text

SiliconFlow Highlights

  • 1,000 RPM, 50K TPM free tier
  • DeepSeek, Qwen, BGE models
  • Lowest latency for China-based users
  • OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Playground — Test deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B?

Sign up at SiliconFlow 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-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B really free?

Yes. deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B is available on SiliconFlow's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 1,000 RPM, 50K TPM. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B's rate limits?

1,000 RPM, 50K TPM Context window: 33K. Max output: 16K. No credit card required.

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