Deepseek
Free
DeepSeek is a cutting-edge AI platform from Hangzhou, China, launched in 2023. Its open-source models, DeepSeek-V3 & R1, rival ChatGPT in reasoning & coding at a fraction of the cost - $6M to train vs $100M. Free on web/mobile, with a cheap API ($0.14-$0.28/M tokens), it’s a dev favorite. Backed by High-Flyer, it offers fast, versatile AI for all. Privacy concerns and Chinese compliance raise eyebrows, but its affordability and open-source vibe make it a top ChatGPT alternative.
Category: Everyday AI
