DeepSeek or Meta AI: which to choose?
DeepSeek and Meta AI compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | DeepSeek | Meta AI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DeepSeek | Meta |
| Country | China | United States |
| Launched | Not disclosed | September 2023 |
| Free version | Yes | Yes, limited |
| Plans | Not disclosed | from $7.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Image generation | No | Yes |
| Voice mode | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Memory | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Not disclosed | 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 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EU data residency | No | Not disclosed |
Who are they?
DeepSeek is made by DeepSeek; Meta AI by Meta, launched in 2023. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
DeepSeek runs on DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash; Meta AI runs on Muse Spark.
DeepSeek’s developer is based in: China. Meta AI’s developer is based in: United States.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
How much does it cost?
- DeepSeek: full free version
- Meta AI: limited free version
- DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan
- Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month
Features
Meta AI also offers image generation, which DeepSeek lacks.
Not confirmed for one of the two: web search, file upload and voice mode.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 2 are confirmed for DeepSeek and 2 for Meta AI. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
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 DeepSeek for coding and writing and rewriting.
- Choose Meta AI for creating images.
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Frequently asked questions
DeepSeek or Meta AI: which one is free?
DeepSeek: full free version. Meta AI: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
A direct comparison is not possible (unpriced plan or different currencies). DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan. Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Our survey does not separate them: 1 of three safeguards confirmed on each side (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency).
Which one should I choose?
Choose DeepSeek for coding and writing and rewriting. Choose Meta AI for creating images.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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