Top 10 Chinese AI Models Available on Vortap API in 2026 — Complete Comparison
The Chinese AI ecosystem has matured rapidly. By mid-2026, Chinese LLMs are competing head-to-head with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google — often at a fraction of the cost.
Here’s your complete guide to every Chinese model accessible through Vortap API, with real use cases and pricing.
1. DeepSeek R1 — Best All-Rounder
The standout model of 2026. DeepSeek R1 delivers GPT-4o-level reasoning at 95% lower cost.
- Parameters: 671B (37B activated)
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: General chat, coding, reasoning, analysis
- Pricing: $0.55/M input · $2.19/M output
- Vortap model name:
deepseek-r1
Verdict: Start here. It’s the best value model available today.
2. DeepSeek V3 — Speed Demon
For high-throughput applications where speed matters more than peak reasoning.
- Parameters: 671B MoE
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: Chatbots, real-time applications, simple Q&A
- Pricing: $0.27/M input · $1.10/M output
- Vortap model name:
deepseek-v3
Verdict: 2-3x faster than DeepSeek R1, still very capable. Perfect for high-volume production.
3. Qwen2.5 72B — Multilingual Champion
Alibaba’s flagship model with exceptional Southeast Asian language support.
- Parameters: 72B dense
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: Multilingual apps, document processing, translation
- Pricing: $0.23/M input · $0.92/M output
- Vortap model name:
qwen2.5-72b
Verdict: Best for apps serving Bahasa, Thai, Vietnamese users.
4. Qwen2.5 Coder — Code Specialist
Specialized model for code generation and software development tasks.
- Parameters: 32B
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: Code generation, debugging, code review
- Pricing: $0.15/M input · $0.60/M output
- Vortap model name:
qwen2.5-coder
Verdict: On par with GPT-4o for coding tasks at 95% lower cost.
5. Doubao Pro (豆包 Pro) — Creative Writing
ByteDance’s model excels at creative content, marketing copy, and storytelling.
- Parameters: 200B+
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: Content creation, marketing, social media
- Pricing: $0.35/M input · $1.40/M output
- Vortap model name:
doubao-pro
Verdict: Superior creative writing for marketing teams.
6. GLM-4 — Knowledge & Research
Zhipu AI’s GLM-4 excels at knowledge-intensive tasks and research.
- Parameters: 130B
- Context: 128K tokens
- Best for: Research, RAG systems, document Q&A
- Pricing: $0.30/M input · $1.20/M output
- Vortap model name:
glm-4
Verdict: Strong knowledge retrieval and RAG performance.
7. MiniMax — Conversational Excellence
Designed specifically for dialogue and conversational AI.
- Best for: Customer support chatbots, voice assistants
- Pricing: $0.20/M input · $0.80/M output
- Vortap model name:
minimax
8-10. Specialized Models
| Model | Specialty | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE-M3 | Embeddings | $0.02/M | — |
| CosyVoice | TTS | $0.50/M char | — |
| SenseVoice | STT/ASR | $0.30/M min | — |
Price Comparison: All Models vs OpenAI
| Category | OpenAI | Chinese LLMs (Vortap) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium reasoning | GPT-4o $10/M | DeepSeek R1 $0.55/M | 95% |
| Budget chat | GPT-4o Mini $0.60/M | Qwen2.5 $0.23/M | 62% |
| Code | GPT-4o $10/M | Qwen Coder $0.15/M | 99% |
| Embeddings | Ada v3 $0.13/M | BGE-M3 $0.02/M | 85% |
How to Access All These Models
One API key. One base URL. All models accessible with a simple model name change.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(api_key="...", base_url="https://api.vortap.store/v1")
# Switch models just by changing the model name
models = ["deepseek-r1", "qwen2.5-72b", "doubao-pro"]
for model in models:
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model=model,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)Get your API key at vortap.store and try all 10 models today.