Verdict
DeepSeek R1 from DeepSeek. Open weights (MIT). 64K context. $0.7/$2.5 per 1M tokens. Arena text #149.
Training data policy: N/A — open weights. Self-host for full control.
DPDP Act (India): Self-host in India for full DPDP compliance.
Data residency: Self-hosted
Self-host in India