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# deepseek-r1-0528 - Model Details & Comparison

> deepseek-r1-0528 from Novita: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About deepseek-r1-0528

deepseek-r1-0528 is a chat model from Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.70 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1514 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 43% of models in this category. deepseek-r1-0528 supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 164K-token context window is in the top 45% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **163,840 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.70 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

deepseek-r1-0528 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## deepseek-r1-0528 Pricing Overview

At $0.70 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-r1-0528 ranks 1514 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 43% of models in this category.

deepseek-r1-0528 is one of 80 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 164K-token context window places it in the top 45% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to deepseek-r1-0528 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| deepseek-v3p2 | Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |
| glm-4p7 | Fireworks AI | $0.60 | $2.20 |
| gpt-5.4-mini | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3p2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v3p2.md)
- [Compare glm-4p7](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/glm-4p7.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate deepseek-r1-0528 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/deepseek-r1-0528.md)
- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is deepseek-r1-0528 cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. deepseek-r1-0528 costs $0.70 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-mini's $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does deepseek-r1-0528 pricing compare to the average chat model?

deepseek-r1-0528 input pricing is $0.70 per 1M tokens, which is 40% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1514 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 43% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes deepseek-r1-0528 different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, deepseek-r1-0528 ranks 72 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-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); deepseek-v3p2 from Fireworks AI ($0.56/1M input tokens); glm-4p7 from Fireworks AI ($0.60/1M 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 $0.70 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.

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