What is Deepseek Chat?
Deepseek Chat is a chat model from deepseek (slug: deepseek-deepseek-chat). Pick Deepseek Chat for high-volume DeepSeek chat at aggregator prices. It is the V-line, not R1 reasoning.
Catalog snapshot 2026-06-27.
Deepseek Chat is listed in the o10 fulfillment catalog as of 2026-06-27. DeepSeek publishes this model without a published context window in this snapshot. o10 lists Deepseek Chat on OpenRouter at routing band C1. API slug deepseek-deepseek-chat. Verify list prices against the venue you call.
Last updated: 2026-06-27. Full catalog. Reference prices are dated snapshots. Compare total cost and measured task quality before choosing a route.
Deepseek Chat. Specs, hosts, and routing
Snapshot
No list price in snapshot
Spec
deepseek · context varies by host · band C1
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When should you pick Deepseek Chat?
Pick Deepseek Chat for high-volume DeepSeek chat at aggregator prices. It is the V-line, not R1 reasoning. Deepseek Chat is cheaper than most closed flagships. Escalate to DeepSeek R1 or a closed lab only when evals fail.
How does Deepseek Chat differ from sibling models?
Deepseek Chat is cheaper than most closed flagships. Escalate to DeepSeek R1 or a closed lab only when evals fail.
How much does Deepseek Chat cost per million tokens?
Deepseek Chat does not have published per-token pricing in the current gateway snapshot. See fulfillment hosts below for routing options.
Pricing unavailable in current snapshot.
Where can you run Deepseek Chat?
Deepseek Chat is configured on OpenRouter. Known host IDs: openrouter: openrouter/deepseek/deepseek-chat. This model is routable through o10 eval-gated routing.
What is Deepseek Chat's context window?
Deepseek Chat context limits depend on the fulfillment host. Check the specifications table for endpoint-specific limits.
What o10 routing band is Deepseek Chat?
Deepseek Chat is classified at o10 routing band C1. Bands group models by cost tier and eval profile: C0 (economy), C1 (standard), C2 (capable), C3/C4 (frontier). Production routing is enabled for this slug.
Who makes Deepseek Chat?
Deepseek Chat is attributed to source provider deepseek in the o10 catalog. Fulfillment hosts (OpenRouter) supply API access; list pricing may differ by venue.
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Specifications
Deepseek Chat in the o10 unified catalog.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| o10 slug | `deepseek-deepseek-chat` |
| Type | text |
| Band | C1 |
| Routable | Yes |
| Source provider | deepseek |
| Primary host | OpenRouter |
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Fulfillment hosts
Upstream venues configured for Deepseek Chat.
| Host | Upstream model ID |
|---|---|
| openrouter | openrouter/deepseek/deepseek-chat |
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Routing with o10
Eval-gated model selection for this slug.
o10 slug: deepseek-deepseek-chat. Band: C1. Routable: yes.
See [/models/routing](/models/routing) for smart aliases (o10/auto, o10/frontier, o10/squad) and [/kyi](/kyi) for governance.
SourceMethodology
Fulfillment catalog 2026-06-27. Gateway pricing joined where slug match exists.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Common questions
How much does Deepseek Chat cost?
Deepseek Chat has no published per-token price in the current gateway snapshot. Use the fulfillment hosts table to identify available venues.
What is Deepseek Chat's context window?
Context limits for Deepseek Chat vary by fulfillment host. See the specifications table on this page.
Which hosts serve Deepseek Chat?
Deepseek Chat (deepseek-deepseek-chat) is configured on: OpenRouter. Upstream model IDs are listed in the fulfillment routes section.
Is Deepseek Chat routable through o10?
Yes. Deepseek Chat is routable at band C1. Send model: "deepseek-deepseek-chat" or use an o10 smart routing alias.
How do I call Deepseek Chat via o10?
Use o10 slug "deepseek-deepseek-chat" in the model field. See /models/routing for smart aliases (o10/auto, o10/frontier, o10/squad).
How does o10 route this model?
o10 routes Deepseek Chat only when per-use-case evals clear at your quality floor. Band C1 indicates cost tier. See /kyi for governance and /models/routing for smart aliases.