Where to use deepseek-chat for free
1 free way to use deepseek-chat (DeepSeek): rate limits per source, context window, tool calling and vision support, and how to self-host it.
DeepSeek · open weights · 128k context · 1 of 1 verified · how we verify
Free sources
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| Offer | Served as | RPM | RPD | TPM | Context | Card | Resets | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SmarToken $5 Signup Credit | deepseek-chat | — | — | — | 128k | no card | — | Verified · Oct 12, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I use deepseek-chat for free?
- One listed offer serves deepseek-chat free: SmarToken $5 Signup Credit. Published rate limits are listed per source; a dash means the provider publishes none.
- What context window does deepseek-chat have on free tiers?
- The largest context any listed free source documents for deepseek-chat is 128k tokens. Some free tiers cap it lower; the per-source value is in the table.
Limits are what each provider publishes; a dash means the provider publishes none, and no number here is guessed. Rows are re-checked monthly (how we verify).