ChatGPT vs DeepSeek
ChatGPT and DeepSeek compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | ChatGPT | DeepSeek |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI | DeepSeek |
| Country | United States | China |
| Launched | November 2022 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes |
| Plans | from $8 / month | Not disclosed |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | No |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Browser extension | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| French interface | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish interface | Yes | Yes |
| Opt out of training on your chats | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary chat | Yes | Not disclosed |
| EU data residency | Yes | No |
The match-up at a glance
ChatGPT is made by OpenAI, launched in 2022; DeepSeek by DeepSeek. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
ChatGPT runs on GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna; DeepSeek runs on DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash.
ChatGPT’s developer is based in: United States. DeepSeek’s developer is based in: China.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Price and free version
- ChatGPT: limited free version
- DeepSeek: full free version
- ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month
- DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan
What they can do
Both offer: web search and file upload.
ChatGPT also offers image generation, which DeepSeek lacks.
Not confirmed for one of the two: agent mode, voice mode and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 6 are confirmed for ChatGPT and 2 for DeepSeek. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Apps and languages
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats.
Only ChatGPT offers: eu data residency.
In short
The best way to decide is still to try both free versions on the same task. To widen the choice, use the AI assistants comparison or the which-AI quiz.
- Choose ChatGPT for teamwork.
- Choose DeepSeek for coding.
Other comparisons
Frequently asked questions
ChatGPT or DeepSeek: which one is free?
ChatGPT: limited free version. DeepSeek: full free version.
Which one is cheaper?
A direct comparison is not possible (unpriced plan or different currencies). ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month. DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan.
Which one protects my data best?
ChatGPT, with 3 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Choose ChatGPT for teamwork. Choose DeepSeek for coding.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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