AI Chatbots & Assistants
DeepSeek
Free Chinese-built chatbot whose efficient reasoning models made global headlines.
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What it does
DeepSeek offers a free web and mobile chat interface to its own family of open-weight language models, including a toggleable reasoning mode for step-by-step problem solving.
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Free tier reality
Free to use on the web and app with no paid tier required for core chat; usage may be rate-limited at peak times.
Key features
- General chat
- Toggleable step-by-step reasoning mode
- File upload
- Open-weight models available for self-hosting
Best for
- Free access to a strong reasoning-focused model
- Developers curious about the open-weight models behind it
Alternatives
ChatGPT
The original mainstream AI chatbot, from the company that kicked off the current AI boom.
Claude
Anthropic's conversational AI, known for long-context reasoning and careful, well-structured answers.
Gemini
Google's assistant, built into Search, Workspace, and its own standalone app.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI chat assistant, built on OpenAI's models and woven into Windows, Edge, and Bing.
DeepSeek FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is DeepSeek free?
Yes — Free to use on the web and app with no paid tier required for core chat; usage may be rate-limited at peak times.
What is DeepSeek best for?
Free access to a strong reasoning-focused model Developers curious about the open-weight models behind it
What platforms does DeepSeek run on?
DeepSeek is available on: web, ios, android.