DeepSeek
Open-weight LLMs excelling at code and math
Overview
DeepSeek has rapidly emerged as a top-tier AI lab, releasing DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models that rival frontier Western models on coding, math, and general reasoning benchmarks. The models are open-weight and highly cost-efficient, making them popular for both research and production. DeepSeek-R1 uses chain-of-thought reasoning for complex problem-solving.
Pricing Details
Free web chat with generous limits. API pricing is extremely competitive at fractions of a cent per 1K tokens.
Latest Model
DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1
History & Evolution
DeepSeek launched
DeepSeek became publicly available and started adoption across its core user base.
Current model/version
DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1
AISavr profile refreshed
Pricing, features, and usage information were reviewed and updated.
How to Use DeepSeek
Visit chat.deepseek.com and create a free account
Start a conversation by typing your question or code problem
Toggle DeepThink mode (R1) for complex reasoning tasks
Use the API for programmatic access at api.deepseek.com
Upload files for analysis in the web interface
Switch between V3 (fast) and R1 (reasoning) models as needed
Key Features
Use Cases
Pros
- Extremely cost-efficient API
- Open-weight models
- Strong coding and math performance
Cons
- Censorship on some topics
- Smaller ecosystem than OpenAI
- English sometimes weaker than Chinese
At a Glance
Best For
Developers and engineering teams looking to accelerate coding workflows
Free Trial
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Mobile App
Available on both iOS and Android
API Access
Full REST API available. see developer documentation for endpoints, authentication, and rate limits
Team Features
Primarily designed for individual use. check website for team options
Last Updated
2025-02
Integrations
Security & Privacy
- SOC 2 compliant
- Code stays on your machine (for desktop apps)
- Enterprise SSO available
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
Supported Languages
Available Platforms
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