DeepSeek
7.9#18 in ai chatbots and assistantsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DeepSeek | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| App integrations | Yes | Perplexity offers more than 400 app connectors, with built-in integrations and additional connectors through MCP. |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Support | DeepSeek lists [email protected] on its official site and [email protected] for privacy questions and requests. | Max subscribers receive priority support with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times. |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
DeepSeek plans
- FreeFree
- DeepSeek appFree
- DeepSeek API — deepseek-flashPriced on request
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick DeepSeek if…
DeepSeek may suit people seeking a free AI assistant with web search and file uploads, or developers looking to connect through its API. Desktop Harness is described for long, complex tasks and local file editing.
Pick Perplexity if…
Perplexity suits people who want cited answers from web, file, and connected-app searches. Its higher-tier plans are designed for professionals, writers, strategists, researchers, and other power users.