About DeepSeek V3.1 Base
DeepSeek V3 represents the latest evolution of DeepSeek's flagship model, delivering exceptional performance at remarkably low costs. Using an efficient Mixture-of-Experts architecture with 671 billion total parameters but only 37 billion active per token, it achieves GPT-4-class capability while maintaining industry-leading affordability. The model excels at complex reasoning, coding, mathematics, and multilingual tasks. DeepSeek V3 features a 128K context window and demonstrates strong performance across major benchmarks. Its open weights enable self-hosting for organizations with data privacy requirements. The model has disrupted market expectations about AI pricing, proving that frontier capability doesn't require frontier costs. For developers seeking maximum capability per dollar, DeepSeek V3 offers compelling economics that have influenced pricing across the industry.
Model Specifications
Best For
- Complex reasoning, math problems, multi-step logic
- Conversations, content writing, general assistance
Consider Alternatives For
- Image understanding (needs vision capability)
- Simple Q&A (cheaper models available)
This model is completely free!
No token costs - use it without worrying about API bills.
Estimate Token UsageDeepSeek Model Lineup
Compare all models from DeepSeek to find the best fit
| Model | Input | Output | Context | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3.1 Base Current | Free | Free | 164k | chat reasoning |
| DeepSeek V3 Base | Free | Free | 131k | chat |
| DeepSeek V2.5 | Free | Free | 128k | chat |
| R1 Distill Llama 8B | Free | Free | - | chat reasoning |
| R1 0528 | Free | Free | 164k | chat reasoning tool_use |
| R1 Distill Qwen 7B | Free | Free | 131k | chat reasoning code |
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