DeepSeek Measured
DeepSeek is a Chinese AI lab. Its chat app and website are free; developers pay per token through its API.
Overview
DeepSeek is a Chinese AI lab. Its chat app and website are free; developers pay per token through its API.
The good
- Free web and app
- Training opt-out available
The bad
- Data stored in the PRC
- Training on by default
- No consumer plan with stronger terms
Pricing
Checked 3 November 2026. Prices are in US dollars and can change; confirm at checkout.
- Web and app: free
- API: priced per token (see DeepSeek’s API docs)
Privacy and data use
DeepSeek’s privacy policy says personal data is stored in the People’s Republic of China. You can opt out of training in Settings > Data (“Improve the model for everyone”).
Refunds and cancellation
Not stated (no consumer subscription).
Overall value verdict
DeepSeek costs nothing, but your chats are stored in China and used for training unless you opt out. Fine for public-knowledge questions; avoid personal or work data.