
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is a language model with 70B parameters from DeepSeek. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 131K tokens of context. The model supports step-by-step reasoning, supports tool calling. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.
- Developer
- DeepSeek
- Parameters
- 70B
- Context
- 131K tokens
- Type
- Text
- License
- Open weights
- Free since
- October 30, 2026
Where to use DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B for free
Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.
Quick start
curl https://api.unorouter.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $UNOROUTER_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b:free",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.unorouter.com/v1",
api_key="YOUR_UNOROUTER_API_KEY",
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b:free",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.unorouter.com/v1",
apiKey: process.env.UNOROUTER_API_KEY,
});
const reply = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b:free",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(reply.choices[0].message.content);Example for UnoRouter. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.
Benchmarks
Source: Artificial Analysis · DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
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FAQ
Is DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B free?
Yes. As of October 31, 2026, DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is free at UnoRouter. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.
What is the context window of DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?
The largest context among free routes is 131,072 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.
How do I call DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B via API?
Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.unorouter.com/v1, model ID deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b:free, and a UnoRouter key.
How good is DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B?
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 7.9, GPQA Diamond: 40%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is GLM 5.3 Flash.
Is DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B open-weight?
Yes, the weights are published — you can download and run it locally, for example with Ollama or LM Studio.