--- title: "deepseek-r1-0528 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "deepseek-r1-0528 from Lambda AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/lambda_ai/deepseek-r1-0528" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/lambda_ai/deepseek-r1-0528.md" --- # deepseek-r1-0528 - Model Details & Comparison > deepseek-r1-0528 from Lambda AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About deepseek-r1-0528 deepseek-r1-0528 is a chat model from Lambda Ai, one of 20 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 675 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. deepseek-r1-0528 supports function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 131K input tokens. ## Specifications - **Lambda AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **131,072 Max Input Tokens.** - **131,072 Max Output Tokens.** - **131,072 Max Tokens.** - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities deepseek-r1-0528 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice. ## deepseek-r1-0528 Pricing Overview At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-r1-0528 ranks 675 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category. deepseek-r1-0528 is one of 20 Lambda Ai chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to deepseek-r1-0528 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | deepseek-v4-flash | Azure | $0.19 | $0.51 | | grok-3-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $1.27 | - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v4-flash.md) - [Compare grok-3-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/grok-3-mini.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate deepseek-r1-0528 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/lambda_ai/model/deepseek-r1-0528.md) - [All Lambda Ai pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/lambda_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is deepseek-r1-0528 cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano? No. deepseek-r1-0528 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, deepseek-r1-0528 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does deepseek-r1-0528 pricing compare to the average chat model? deepseek-r1-0528 input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 60% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 675 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes deepseek-r1-0528 different from other Lambda Ai models? Among Lambda Ai's 20 chat models, deepseek-r1-0528 ranks 16 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to deepseek-r1-0528? The most comparable chat models to deepseek-r1-0528 are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4-flash from Azure ($0.19/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How do I calculate deepseek-r1-0528 costs? deepseek-r1-0528 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60. ## Related Resources - [Lambda AI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/lambda_ai.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/lambda_ai/deepseek-r1-0528](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/lambda_ai/deepseek-r1-0528) for AI/LLM consumption.*