DeepSeek R1 API Coding
DeepSeek R1 is a powerful model for code generation, debugging, and software development. Use it with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, or any AI coding tool that supports OpenAI-compatible APIs.
DeepSeek R1 Pricing
| Token Type | Qubax | Retail | Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M) | $0.228 | $0.700 | 68% |
| Output (per 1M) | $0.813 | $2.50 | 68% |
A typical coding copilot workload (8K input + 2K output tokens, 500 requests/day) costs approximately $51.68/month on Qubax.
Why use DeepSeek R1 for coding on Qubax?
- 💻Code completion and generation across 50+ languages
- 💻Debug and fix errors with context-aware suggestions
- 💻Write unit tests and documentation automatically
- 💻Connect to Cline or Cursor by setting the base URL to api.qubax.ai/v1
About DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek R1 — reasoning model with chain-of-thought. Excels at math, code, and complex logic. It supports a 160K-token context window and up to 33K output tokens per request. Native capabilities include reasoning, structured output, streaming. On Qubax it is served by 225 independent sellers, so pricing stays competitive and uptime stays high.
DeepSeek R1 Coding — code example
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
api_key="qbx_live_YOUR_KEY",
)
stream = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-r1",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Refactor this function to be async"}],
stream=True,
)
for chunk in stream:
print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content or "", end="")More DeepSeek models on Qubax
Get started in 60 seconds
- 1Create a free account at qubax.ai/register
- 2Add crypto credits (200+ coins, $3 minimum, credits never expire)
- 3Generate an API key and set your base URL to
https://api.qubax.ai/v1 - 4Use model ID
deepseek-r1— done!
DeepSeek R1 Coding FAQ
How much does DeepSeek R1 cost for coding?
On Qubax, DeepSeek R1 costs $0.228 per 1M input tokens and $0.813 per 1M output tokens. 68% cheaper than OpenRouter. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies.
Can I use DeepSeek R1 with my existing tools?
Yes. Qubax is fully OpenAI-compatible. Change your base URL to api.qubax.ai/v1 and use your Qubax key. Works with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, LangChain, and any OpenAI SDK.
Do I need a credit card?
No. Qubax accepts 200+ cryptocurrencies. No credit card, no KYC.
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