DeepSeek: score, price and alternatives in 2026
Chat and desktop app with deep-thinking and search; API access. DeepSeek is made by DeepSeek and ranks #77 of 100 in our ranking of AI agents, with a score of 67/100.
- Score
- 67/100
- Overall rank
- #77
- General rank
- #9 of 13
- Company
- DeepSeek
DeepSeek pricing
No paid plans for the web chat or app were found; the API is billed per 1M tokens (prices on the official docs page).
Checked against the vendor's page on . Official pricing page.
How DeepSeek scores
Huge reach and free access, but limited agent controls. It does best on adoption, ease of access and pricing transparency. It loses points on autonomy and security & governance.
Scores are editorial judgments on a 1 to 5 scale per criterion, weighted to a total out of 100. How the scoring works.
DeepSeek alternatives
- ChatGPT Agent (90/100, #1): Browses, runs code and works with files from one prompt, inside the most used AI app.
- Gemini (Deep Research, Agent Mode) (85/100, #5): Cited deep research and agentic browsing tied into Google Workspace.
- Claude (app, agentic tasks) (82/100, #9): Long-running work on files, documents and code with tool use.
- Manus (70/100, #54): Autonomous multi-step agent often cited for end-to-end task completion.
See the full ranking of 100 AI agents, with search and filters.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DeepSeek cost?
No paid plans for the web chat or app were found; the API is billed per 1M tokens (prices on the official docs page). We checked this on the vendor's official page on 2026-10-31; prices change often, so confirm there before you buy.
Does DeepSeek have a free plan?
We did not find a free plan on the official page. Listed pricing: No paid plans for the web chat or app were found; the API is billed per 1M tokens (prices on the official docs page).
What is DeepSeek?
Chat and desktop app with deep-thinking and search; API access. It is made by DeepSeek and sits in our General category.
How good is DeepSeek compared with other AI agents?
It scores 67/100, which is #77 of 100 agents overall and #9 of 13 in General. Closest alternatives: ChatGPT Agent (90/100), Gemini (Deep Research, Agent Mode) (85/100) and Claude (app, agentic tasks) (82/100).
How is the score calculated?
Each agent gets 1 to 5 on 8 weighted criteria; the points add up to a total out of 100. The scores are Deyron Labs editorial judgments, not benchmarks.
Our independence
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