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DeepSeek

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Open, cost-efficient AI models.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
DeepSeek
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android, Api
Best for
Developers, Budget Conscious
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Hangzhou, China

What is DeepSeek?

DeepSeek is a ai chatbots tool from DeepSeek. DeepSeek offers strong open-weight reasoning and coding models at low cost.

DeepSeek uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, budget-conscious and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.

Standout strengths include very low cost, open weights, strong reasoning. Worth weighing: data residency questions, smaller tooling.

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Pros

  • Very low cost
  • Open weights
  • Strong reasoning

Cons

  • Data residency questions
  • Smaller tooling

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Frequently asked questions

What is DeepSeek?

DeepSeek offers strong open-weight reasoning and coding models at low cost.

How much does DeepSeek cost?

DeepSeek is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does DeepSeek have a free trial?

DeepSeek offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does DeepSeek support?

DeepSeek is available on Web, Ios, Android, Api.