Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Openrouter

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 23+ DeepSeek models and 6+ Openrouter models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 04231,048.576K$0.0484text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,310.72K$0.0650text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text+image->text

Top 5 cheapest — Openrouter

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Auto Router2,000K$-1000000.0000text+image+file+audio+video->text+image
Auto Router (Beta)2,000K$-1000000.0000text+image+file+audio+video->text+image
Body Builder (beta)128K$-1000000.0000text->text
OpenRouter: Fusion1,000K$-1000000.0000text->text
Pareto Code Router2,000K$-1000000.0000text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — DeepSeek or Openrouter?

DeepSeek has 23 models. Openrouter has 6 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Openrouter?

DeepSeek average: $0.32/1M. Openrouter average: $-833333.33/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

DeepSeek: 20 models. Openrouter: 6 models.

How do I compare specific models between DeepSeek and Openrouter?

Use the DeepSeek and Openrouter collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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