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DeepSeek ×

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DeepSeek ×
Claude ×

Comparator · Chat assistants

DeepSeekFrom $0.3 (deepseek-flash input (cache miss))vs

Claude$20/mo (Pro)

Starting priceFrom $0.3 · $20/mo

Free tieryes · yes

Plans documented5 · 8

Platforms2 · 4

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Comparison of DeepSeek, Claude
	DeepSeek Visit website for DeepSeek (opens in a new tab)	Claude Visit website for Claude (opens in a new tab)
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Main use cases	Chatting with an AI assistant Reasoning-style answers via DeepThink Web search-assisted answers Building apps on the API Coding-agent integrations	Writing and editing documents Research with web search Coding with Claude Code Creating Word, Excel and PowerPoint files Automating recurring tasks
Best for	Developers using an API, Cost-conscious token users	Knowledge workers, Software developers, Teams and enterprises, Writers and researchers
Platforms	Web, API	Web, Desktop, Mobile, API
Pricing model	—	Freemium
Pricing	API prices per 1M tokens (USD), off-peak/peak: deepseek-flash input cache-miss $0.15/$0.30, output $0.60/$1.20; deepseek-v4-pro input cache-miss $0.66/$1.32, output $1.98/$3.96. Cache-hit input is lower. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Official pricing ↗	Free $0; Pro $20/mo monthly or $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr); Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x usage); Team standard seat $25/mo monthly or $20/mo annually, premium seat $125/mo monthly or $100/mo annually; Enterprise $20/seat/mo annually plus usage-based cost. Checked Sep 30, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	DeepThink mode Search mode OpenAI-format API endpoint Anthropic-format API endpoint JSON output and tool calls 1M-token context length	Web search with citations Artifacts for shareable documents and visuals Projects, memory and custom instructions Connectors to business tools Voice mode Browser and Microsoft 365 extensions
Pros	Per-token API pricing is published openly Off-peak rates are half of peak rates API supports tool calls and JSON output Official docs list agent integrations	Free plan includes web search, file creation and code execution Apps for web, desktop (macOS/Windows) and mobile (iOS/Android) Team and Enterprise plans with SSO and admin controls Developer API available
Limitations	API prices depend on peak or off-peak hours Vision is listed for deepseek-flash only Chat app terms not verified here (chat.deepseek.com blocked automated access) API billed from a topped-up or granted balance	Free plan has usage limits Claude Code and Projects require a paid plan Heaviest usage tiers start at $100/month Can produce inaccurate output that needs checking
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Oct 5, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 30, 2026