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DeepSeek

AI Platform & Tools · since 2023
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DeepSeek is an AI API ai platform & tools provider. TokenAPI Scan independently monitors model authenticity, protocol coverage, response latency, and pricing transparency.

Is DeepSeek reliable? How to verify authenticity?

This page aggregates AI API relay detection data for DeepSeek, focusing on whether Claude / OpenAI / Gemini are truly passthrough, whether usage fields are anomalous, whether model lists are usable, and accessibility across different network regions. If you're searching for "DeepSeek real or fake", "DeepSeek review", "API relay detection", or "relay price comparison", we recommend checking the detection summary, network status, and public pricing evidence below before deciding whether to continue using it.

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How to assess DeepSeek's routing role? Don't jump to conclusions based on price or a single speed test alone. We recommend placing this provider on the same evidence chain: Are model endpoints enumerable? Are Claude / OpenAI / Gemini protocols truly passthrough? Is there scraping evidence for public pricing? Is the network region stable? Are there enough samples on the rankings? Only when evidence is sufficient and stable is it suitable as a primary route; when pricing has advantages but protocols or availability still need observation, it's better suited as a backup or testing route.
Primary: protocol + availability + pricing all evidenced Backup: pricing or coverage advantage but needs review Watch: insufficient samples or recent fluctuation Avoid: delisted, unreachable, or severe anomalies
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DeepSeek homepage screenshot
📸 DeepSeek homepage · TokenAPI Scan monthly capture
🔗 Official Website📡 https://api.deepseek.com/v1
📡 Network Connectivity Check
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API Endpoint
Accessible
✅
Homepage
Accessible
🌐 Dual-Path Network Reachability
Network Region A Probe
✅ Available
337ms 🔵 Medium
HTTP 401
✅ Network Region A — Direct Access
Checked: 2026-07-29 20:00 UTC
🧠 Model Support Evidence Requires API key to read
This site's /models endpoint is access-protected; anonymous requests return 401/403. Not counted as "0 models" — marked as "requires API key".
Source: seed_l1_results.json · Updated 2026-07-29 20:00 UTC。

💰 Public Price Snapshot

🟡 Self-reported

From the provider public page, not recently verified by us. Here is the full price table for DeepSeek (scraped from the public pricing page, 14 models) - cross-provider comparison at pricing page, API volatility at AI service status.

ModelInput / MOutput / MCache RW 5mW 1hGov
deepseek-chat $0.2002 $0.8001 — — — raw
deepseek-chat-v3-0324 $0.2700 $1.1200 — — — raw
deepseek-chat-v3.1 $0.2500 $0.9500 — — — raw
deepseek-coder $0.1400 $0.2800 — — — raw
deepseek-r1 $0.7000 $2.5000 — — — raw
deepseek-r1-0528 $0.5000 $2.1500 — — — raw
deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b $0.8000 $0.8000 — — — raw
deepseek-reasoner $0.2800 $0.4200 — — — raw
deepseek-v3 $0.2700 $1.1000 — — — raw
deepseek-v3.1-terminus $0.2700 $1.0000 — — — raw
deepseek-v3.2 $0.2690 $0.4000 — — — raw
deepseek-v3.2-exp $0.2700 $0.4100 — — — raw
deepseek-v4-flash $0.1400 $0.2800 — — — raw
deepseek-v4-pro $0.4350 $0.8700 — — — raw

14 models · Source DeepSeek pricing page · Snapshot 2026-07-29（23:02 UTC） · Last tested 2026-05-21 · Total 18 tests

Recommended decision order:First check model endpoint status on this page, then compare with Price Snapshot，finally verify real calls on Claude / OpenAI / Gemini detection pages.
Model endpoint requires API key Public price snapshot available View official status
⭐ Official baseline | China Zone LLM | 🌐 International

✅ Strengths

  • Official source
  • Extremely low pricing
  • Strong reasoning (R1)
  • Fast access in China

⚠️ Notes

  • Only proprietary models
  • Occasional rate limiting at peak

🎯 Use Case

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🔬 Real Detection Summary

18
Independent Tests
100%
Median Pass Rate
3
Protocol Coverage

Last check: 2026-05-21 20:36 UTC

Recent Detection Latency Trend (30 times, old->new)

Fast <800ms Normal <2s Slow ≥2s Failed Hover over bars for time

By Protocol

OPENAI
18 times Median 100% Latest: pass

Last 5 reports

Source: All metrics from real detections after users submit API keys,Server-side Calls DeepSeek protocol verification requests from endpoints,. Pass rate = Requests returning correct responses / Total Requests。 -> Full Methodology

🛰️ System Probe Summary

The platform runs keyless connectivity probes every 6 hours on this site's OpenAI / Anthropic / Gemini protocol list-models endpoints (HTTP 401/403 counts as connected, indicating the endpoint is alive). Below are the cumulative real results.

3
Protocols Covered
116
Total Probes
100%
Endpoint Reachability

By Protocol (System Probe)

ANTHROPIC
17 times Connected 100%
GEMINI
30 times Connected 100%
OPENAI
69 times Connected 100%

Note: Connectivity rate = endpoint responses (incl. 401/403 auth responses) / probe count, measures endpoint liveness not service quality; service quality is determined by key-submitted detections in "Real Detection Summary" above.

📊 Real-time Detection Data

DeepSeek

100.0% Median Pass Rate · Snapshot Loaded
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🔒 Cert DigiCert Inc · 131 days left
💧 Water Rate v2 0.0 / 100 · Unavailable Real request http=200 ratio 0% avg 1138ms Click to expand formula →
Sample Window 30 days · L2 real requests 88 samples · L1 protocol layer 10 samples
· base_real_success=0.0 (0/88 got http=200)
· penalty_401_over_30pct=-10 (401 ratio 48%)
· penalty_4xx_over_50pct=-15 (4xx ratio 92%)
Formula publicly reproducible: View Algorithm Explanation & Full Board
18
Total Tests
100%
Median Pass Rate
1
Protocols Covered
Reachable
Endpoint Health Snapshot
Showing server-side snapshot first，Charts and longer records will be filled in later；Even if external chart library or API times out，will not show the entire block as“Load Failed”。
📝 Recent Detection Records Snapshot
ReportProtocolScoreDurationTime
View Report OPENAI 100%
144ms
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2026-05-21 20:36
View Report OPENAI 100%
352ms
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2026-05-20 18:00
View Report OPENAI 100%
122ms
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2026-05-20 18:00
View Report OPENAI 100%
127ms
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2026-05-18 18:00
View Report OPENAI 100%
148ms
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2026-05-18 18:00

📋 Protocol Suitability Matrix

Based on 18 real tests of protocol coverage and median pass rate, answering "Which protocols can I use with DeepSeek?"

ProtocolTestsMedian Pass RateStatusSuggestion
openai 18 0% - Unknown Test with small traffic first

⏱ Rate Limits & Pricing Multiplier

Key operational parameters that determine whether you can scale concurrent calls.

Minimum Top-up:Requires login to query
Free Tier Available:Paid only
Login Method:Anonymous Access
CAPTCHA:None
Priced Models Collected:14
Evaluation Period:Last 30 days rolling
Detection Frequency:18 total

⚠️ Actual multipliers depend on DeepSeek's backend account. This site does not directly hold account tokens and cannot see hidden SLAs.

🛠 Integration Tutorial: Get Started with DeepSeek in 3 Steps

  1. Register an account and create an API Key in the backend (the console usually has "My Keys" or "API Tokens" entry).
  2. Replace the base URL in your code with https://api.deepseek.com/v1, and select the model name from DeepSeek's list.
  3. Test a request:
    curl https://api.deepseek.com/v1/v1/chat/completions -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"model":"gpt-4o-mini","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hello"}]}'

✅ This is an OpenAI Compatibility Mode integration example. Anthropic / Gemini protocols vary slightly by provider, see each site's documentation.。

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeepSeek reliable?

Based on 18 independent tests by TokenAPI Scan, the median pass rate is 100%.Stable quality, suitable for production.

How much does DeepSeek cost?

DeepSeek's public price page lists 14 models. See the "💰 Public Price Snapshot" section above. Source:DeepSeek。

Which models does DeepSeek support?

DeepSeek's model list is not publicly enumerated yet; log in to the backend to view.

What's the difference between DeepSeek and official?

Official (OpenAI/Anthropic/Google) = first-hand pricing + stable direct connection + strict content moderation and account ban risk. Third-party relays = usually discounted pricing + domestic accessibility + but compounded availability, content moderation, SLA, and service shutdown risks. Which to choose depends on your cost sensitivity, content moderation requirements, and stability priorities. It is recommended to use official for critical paths + relays as backup.

Will DeepSeek shut down?

We continuously monitor relay site reachability. Multiple consecutive failed detections within 30 days = high risk signal. Recommendations: ① Don't top up too much ② Rotate across multiple providers for critical services ③ Watch the Rankings warnings.

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