DeepSeek
Free chatbot from Chinese lab DeepSeek, running its open weight V4 models with DeepThink reasoning and web search.
Best for Free strong reasoning and coding help
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What it does
DeepSeek provides an online service requiring user verification before access. Users complete a security check to access the interface. It is intended for individuals seeking an account protected from automated spam.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Not listed | per account | Free chat, DeepThink and Search; no published caps |
From DeepSeek's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
What the free plan includes
Chat is free; no consumer subscription; server busy throttling at peak times
Questions people ask about DeepSeek
Is DeepSeek free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Chat is free; no consumer subscription; server busy throttling at peak times.
Does DeepSeek have an API?
Yes.
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from DeepSeek's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- deepseek.com/en
- deepseekai.guide/guides/deepseek-privacy/
- bgr.com/tech/deepseek-ai-collects-tons-of-data-about-you-and-sends-...
- chat.deepseek.com/
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