OpenRouter vs DeepSeek API: Side-by-Side Pricing

OpenRouter and the official DeepSeek API both expose the DeepSeek family with OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Their per-1M token prices are usually close, but small gaps can matter at scale or for output-heavy workloads. This page lists every DeepSeek row that currently has both an OpenRouter price and an official DeepSeek price in the snapshot, so the comparison is strict.

If a DeepSeek model is missing here, it most likely has only an OpenRouter row in the current snapshot. Official rows are added through manual review, so coverage grows over time. For models with only one side present, use the model detail page or the calculator to estimate cost against a single provider.