DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 is free on 2 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiential Labs | deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 |
1M | 10 RPM and 250K TPM per free core model | Card required |
| Sail Research Trial | deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 |
— | Not published for Free plan (most relaxed on flex window) | Card required |
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