DeepSeek
DeepSeek is the Chinese lab whose open-weight R1 reasoning model matched top Western models at a fraction of the cost, offered free in its chat app.
- Brand
- DeepSeek
- Category
- AI Tools
- Released
- 2023
- Price
- $0
- VersusAnything Score
- 64/100
Key features
- Free reasoning model
- Open weights
- Very low API prices
Best for developers and budget users who want strong reasoning for free.
DeepSeek specifications
| Developer | DeepSeek |
|---|---|
| Tool type | Chat assistant |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Free tier | Yes, free |
| Entry paid plan (USD/month) | $0 |
| Image generation | No |
| Live web search | Yes |
| Voice mode | No |
| File and image upload | Yes |
| Developer API | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Free reasoning model, open weights |
Score breakdown
- Capabilities (50%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every AI tool in our database using the ai tools weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free reasoning model
- Open weights
- Very low API prices
- Strong value score (97/100 within ai tools)
Cons
- Weaker capabilities score (44/100 within ai tools)
Compare DeepSeek against
Alternatives to DeepSeek
- ChatGPT 50/100
- Google Gemini 58/100
- Claude 43/100
- Microsoft Copilot 45/100
- Perplexity 50/100
- Grok 43/100
Sources
- DeepSeek: DeepSeek official site (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.