Claude versus DeepSeek
Claude 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 | Claude | DeepSeek |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Anthropic | DeepSeek |
| Country | United States | China |
| Launched | July 2023 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes |
| Plans | from $20 / month | Not disclosed |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Not disclosed | No |
| Voice mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Browser extension | Yes | 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 | Not disclosed | No |
Who are they?
Claude is made by Anthropic, launched in 2023; DeepSeek by DeepSeek. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Claude runs on Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Claude Haiku 5.5; DeepSeek runs on DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash.
Claude’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.
How much does it cost?
- Claude: limited free version
- DeepSeek: full free version
- Claude: first paid plan at $20 per month
- DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan
Features compared
Both offer: web search and file upload.
Not confirmed for one of the two: agent mode, memory, code execution and autonomous browsing.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 6 are confirmed for Claude and 2 for DeepSeek. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Your data
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats.
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 Claude for teamwork.
- Choose DeepSeek for finding sourced information.
Other comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Claude or DeepSeek: which one is free?
Claude: limited free version. DeepSeek: full free version.
Which one is cheaper?
A direct comparison is not possible (unpriced plan or different currencies). Claude: first paid plan at $20 per month. DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan.
Which one protects my data best?
Claude, with 2 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Choose Claude for teamwork. Choose DeepSeek for finding sourced information.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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