deepseek-chat

currently mapped to **DeepSeek-V3.2** non-thinking mode

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What is deepseek-chat?

DeepSeek-Chat is an API service that gives you access to DeepSeek-V3.2, a large language model designed for general conversation and text tasks. You interact with it through an API, making it suitable for developers who want to integrate advanced language capabilities into applications, chatbots, or automated workflows. The service uses a token-based pricing model where you pay for the input and output tokens you actually use, with a free tier available to get started. It's particularly useful if you need a cost-effective alternative to other large language models.

Key features

Token-based pricing

You pay only for input and output tokens consumed, charged per 1 million tokens

API-first access

Designed for integration into applications via REST API

DeepSeek-V3.2 non-thinking mode

Faster responses optimised for real-time applications

Free tier availability

Start testing without payment required

Standard language model capabilities

Text generation, conversation, and task completion

Pros & cons

Advantages

Pay-as-you-go pricing means no minimum commitments or monthly fees
Free tier lets you test the API before spending money
Token counting is transparent and based on actual usage
API access makes it easy to integrate into existing systems

Limitations

Requires API integration, so it's not suitable for non-technical users
Non-thinking mode may be less capable for complex reasoning tasks compared to thinking variants
Pricing can add up quickly for high-volume applications