--- title: "deepseek-chat-v3-0324 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "deepseek-chat-v3-0324 from OpenRouter: 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/openrouter/deepseek-chat-v3-0324" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-chat-v3-0324.md" --- # deepseek-chat-v3-0324 - Model Details & Comparison > deepseek-chat-v3-0324 from OpenRouter: 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-chat-v3-0324 deepseek-chat-v3-0324 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.27 per 1M input tokens and $1.12 per 1M output tokens, ranking 947 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 64% of models in this category. deepseek-chat-v3-0324 supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 164K-token context window is in the top 45% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **163,840 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$0.27 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.12 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities deepseek-chat-v3-0324 supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## deepseek-chat-v3-0324 Pricing Overview At $0.27 per 1M input tokens and $1.12 per 1M output tokens, deepseek-chat-v3-0324 ranks 947 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 64% of models in this category. deepseek-chat-v3-0324 is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 164K-token context window places it in the top 45% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to deepseek-chat-v3-0324 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | | eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | | us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 | - [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate deepseek-chat-v3-0324 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/deepseek-chat-v3-0324.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is deepseek-chat-v3-0324 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? Yes. deepseek-chat-v3-0324 costs $0.27 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 11% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does deepseek-chat-v3-0324 pricing compare to the average chat model? deepseek-chat-v3-0324 input pricing is $0.27 per 1M tokens, which is 46% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 947 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 64% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.12 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes deepseek-chat-v3-0324 different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, deepseek-chat-v3-0324 ranks 133 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to deepseek-chat-v3-0324? The most comparable chat models to deepseek-chat-v3-0324 are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate deepseek-chat-v3-0324 costs? deepseek-chat-v3-0324 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 $0.27 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.12. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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/openrouter/deepseek-chat-v3-0324](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-chat-v3-0324) for AI/LLM consumption.*