R1 alternatives
Models from providers other than DeepSeek, ranked by similarity to R1 — capability overlap, context window proximity, and per-million-token price. Refreshed nightly.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to R1?
The closest alternatives to R1 are Kimi K2 0711, Llama 3 Euryale 70B v2.1 and Relace Search. They are ranked by capability overlap, context-window similarity, and blended price.
Why might I switch from R1?
Common reasons: reducing vendor lock-in, finding cheaper input/output pricing for your specific workload mix, or wanting capabilities R1 lacks (vision, tool use, JSON mode). Compare any two side-by-side from this page.
How is "alternative" defined here?
An alternative is a model from a different provider than DeepSeek with similar capabilities, comparable context window, and comparable per-million-token pricing. Same-provider variants (e.g. smaller siblings of R1) are excluded — for those, use the cost calculator and compare pages.