Gemini
- Free · freeMonth
- Google AI Plus · $4.99Month
- Google AI Pro · $19.99Month
- Google AI Ultra 5x · $99.99Month
- Google AI Ultra 20x · $199.99Month
Gemini vs DeepSeek
Side-by-side published prices, limits and sources. Not a quality ranking. The vendor page remains authoritative.
When to pick which
Gemini: Gemini combines chat, file and media analysis, web research, image generation, Canvas, Gems, and connected Google apps. Canvas can turn a prompt or Deep Research report into a document, infographic, web app, game, or quiz. Entry: Free plan; first paid plan: Google AI Plus. DeepSeek: AI assistant from the Chinese vendor DeepSeek: chat via web and app plus a token-billed API for its own language models. Entry: Free plan; first paid plan: API deepseek-flash. The deciding factors are the actual workflow and the published plan and usage terms.
Differences at a glance
- Free access: Gemini as Free plan; DeepSeek as Free plan.
- Paid entry in the catalog: Gemini Google AI Plus; DeepSeek API deepseek-flash. Amounts are in the table and follow the price region.
- Gemini: Multimodal assistant for text, images, files, video, and audio
- Gemini: Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and other connected Google apps
- DeepSeek: Chat assistant via web and app, including DeepSeek-V4-Pro
- DeepSeek: Token-billed API for its own language models (Flash and Pro)
| Criterion | Gemini | DeepSeek |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | Google AI Plus · $4.99Month | API deepseek-flash · $0.15 (off-peak) / $0.30 (peak)1 million Entry tokens (cache miss, off time / peak time) |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
DeepSeek
- DeepSeek Web / App (Chat) · contact salesFree
Gemini
Gemini combines chat, file and media analysis, web research, image generation, Canvas, Gems, and connected Google apps. Canvas can turn a prompt or Deep Research report into a document, infographic, web app, game, or quiz.
For video, the Gemini app now uses Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash instead of Veo. Omni creates 10-second clips with native audio, accepts up to five photo references, and edits videos through follow-up instructions. Lyria 3.5 turns text or photos into vocal or instrumental tracks up to three minutes long.
DeepSeek
AI assistant from the Chinese vendor DeepSeek: chat via web and app plus a token-billed API for its own language models.
Official sources
Gemini
- Gemini (gemini.google)
- Gemini (one.google.com)
DeepSeek
- DeepSeek (deepseek.com)
- DeepSeek pricing (api-docs.deepseek.com)
FAQ
Can Gemini and DeepSeek be tried for free?
Gemini: Free plan. DeepSeek: Free plan.
Where are the vendors of Gemini and DeepSeek based?
Gemini: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), USA. DeepSeek: Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd., China.
Are Gemini and DeepSeek listed in the same category?
Gemini is listed under the “Productivity” category, DeepSeek under “Productivity.”
How many pricing tiers do Gemini and DeepSeek offer?
Gemini documents 5 plans, DeepSeek documents 3 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for Gemini and DeepSeek come from?
For Gemini and DeepSeek, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.