DeepSeek
Open, cost-efficient chatbot with strong reasoning and coding
Overview
DeepSeek is an AI assistant from the Chinese lab of the same name, known for strong reasoning and coding performance at very low cost. Its models are openly available, and the free web chat includes a reasoning mode. Popular with developers and budget-conscious users wanting capable open models.
Developers and budget-conscious users wanting strong reasoning and coding from low-cost, openly available models.
Enterprises with strict data-governance or geopolitical concerns about China-based providers.
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