DeepSeek alternatives
12 tools that can replace DeepSeek for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
DeepSeek: Free chat with DeepSeek reasoning models that are strong in math and code. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen Chat | 1 shared task, same category | Free | DeepSeek vs Qwen Chat |
| ChatGPT | 1 shared task, same category | $20/mo | DeepSeek vs ChatGPT |
| Numerous.ai | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Copilot in Excel | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Formula Bot | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Gemini in Google Sheets | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Claude | same category | $20/mo | DeepSeek vs Claude |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | same category | $20/mo | DeepSeek vs Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| Gemini | same category | $14/mo | DeepSeek vs Gemini |
| Kagi Assistant | same category | $10/mo | DeepSeek vs Kagi Assistant |
| Grok | same category | $8/mo | DeepSeek vs Grok |
| Mistral Le Chat | same category | $14.99/mo | DeepSeek vs Mistral Le Chat |
Qwen Chat
Free chat with Alibaba's Qwen models for text, code and file analysis. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
Numerous.ai
An =AI() function in Google Sheets and Excel for bulk text processing row by row. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
Copilot in Excel
Formulas, pivot tables and pattern finding in an Excel table from a plain-language request. Paid plans from $20/mo.
Tasks both handle: Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
Formula Bot
Writes and explains Excel and Google Sheets formulas from a plain-language description. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
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