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DeepSeek

A China-built large language model known for high performance and being open source.

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Pros

Strong performance
Open-source & deployable
Strong Chinese
Affordable

Cons

Smaller ecosystem than ChatGPT
Some features immature
VPN needed in some regions

Key features

Multi-turn chatCode generationLong textOpen source

Best for

Chinese chatCodingAcademic researchLocal deployment

FAQ

What is DeepSeek?

A China-built large language model known for high performance and being open source.

What are the pros and cons of DeepSeek?

Pros: Strong performance, Open-source & deployable, Strong Chinese, Affordable. Cons: Smaller ecosystem than ChatGPT, Some features immature, VPN needed in some regions.

How much does DeepSeek cost?

Free: Free; API: Pay as you go.

Who is DeepSeek for?

Best for Chinese chat, Coding, Academic research, Local deployment.

What are the alternatives to DeepSeek?

Consider ChatGPT, Claude, 通义千问.

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Pricing

FreeFree
  • Basic chat
  • Limited usage
APIPay as you go
  • Full features
  • High concurrency

Rating

4.6(8,500 reviews)