Overview
DeepSeek provides high-quality language models at very competitive prices, including their advanced reasoning model DeepSeek R1.Supported Models
| Model | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek Chat | General chat model | Daily tasks |
| DeepSeek Reasoner | Advanced reasoning | Complex problems |
Setup
1
Get API Key
- Go to DeepSeek Platform
- Sign in or create an account
- Navigate to API Keys
- Create a new API key
2
Configure in EnConvo
- Open Settings → AI Provider
- Select DeepSeek
- Go to Credentials module
- Enter your API key
3
Select Model
Choose your preferred model from the dropdown
Configuration
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | API key configuration | Required |
| Model Name | Model to use | DeepSeek Chat |
| Temperature | Creativity (0-2) | 0.6 |
Reasoning Effort
For DeepSeek Reasoner model:| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Low | Fast, economical |
| Medium | Balanced |
| High | Thorough reasoning |
Pricing
DeepSeek offers very competitive pricing:| Model | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek Chat | ~$0.14/1M | ~$0.28/1M |
| DeepSeek Reasoner | ~$0.55/1M | ~$2.19/1M |
DeepSeek is one of the most affordable high-quality providers available.
Best Practices
Model Selection
Model Selection
- DeepSeek Chat: General conversations, writing
- DeepSeek Reasoner: Math, coding, complex analysis
Cost Optimization
Cost Optimization
DeepSeek is already very affordable - use Reasoner when you need advanced capabilities
Troubleshooting
Connection issues
Connection issues
- Check your network connection
- Verify API key is correct
Slow responses
Slow responses
- DeepSeek Reasoner takes longer for complex tasks
- This is normal for reasoning models