DeepSeek
Open-source AI assistant for conversations, coding, and reasoning
Overview
DeepSeek develops powerful open-weight language models at a fraction of frontier costs. Its V3.x and R1 reasoning lines rival top proprietary models on math and coding, and the open weights made it the default base for self-hosted and cost-sensitive deployments worldwide.
Features
How to Get Started
Visit deepseek.com and create an account. Use the web chat interface directly or integrate via the API at api.deepseek.com. The models are also available on Hugging Face and Ollama for local deployment.
Pricing
Free / API pricing
View pricing detailsFAQ
Is DeepSeek free?
Yes, the web chat is free. The API has very competitive pricing, significantly cheaper than GPT-4 or Claude.
Can I run DeepSeek locally?
Yes, DeepSeek models are open-source and can be run locally using Ollama, vLLM, or other frameworks.
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