Which DeepSeek models does AIgateway support?
AIgateway routes 2 DeepSeek models including Deepseek-R1-Distill-Qwen-32b. Full catalog with pricing and context windows is in the sections above.
How do I call a DeepSeek model from my code?
Point the OpenAI SDK at https://api.aigateway.sh/v1 with your AIgateway key and set model to the DeepSeek slug (e.g. "deepseek/deepseek-r1-distill-qwen-32b"). Request and response shapes are identical to OpenAI.
How much do DeepSeek models cost on AIgateway?
Pass-through DeepSeek pricing plus a 5% platform fee applied at credit top-up, not per call. No seat fees, no minimum beyond the $5 top-up floor.
Can I bring my own DeepSeek API key (BYOK)?
Yes. Attach your DeepSeek key in the AIgateway dashboard. Calls to DeepSeek models flip to pass-through and AIgateway waives the 5% platform fee on those calls.
Where is DeepSeek based?
DeepSeek is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
Is there a free tier?
AIgateway's free tier is 100 requests/day on Kimi K2.6 — any account can test without a card. Paid DeepSeek models require a $5 minimum credit top-up.