DeepSeek vs Gamma

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and Gamma under Productivity. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 8.4 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

Best overall

DeepSeek

  • Software developers
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Students
  • AI engineers

Choose DeepSeek if

  • You want a tool built for Low-cost API integration.
  • Web chat and mobile apps are free.
  • API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers.

Choose Gamma if

  • You want a tool built for pitch decks.
  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt.
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Gamma

Features

17 features compared.

  • V4 model family
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Thinking mode
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Open weights
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • OpenAI and Anthropic compatible API
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Tool calls and JSON output
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Search and Fetch APIs
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Agent tool integrations
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • DeepSeek Harness
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Vision on Flash
    DeepSeek
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Card-based layout
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • AI editing and restyling
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • AI images
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Export and sharing
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Website publishing
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Analytics and access control
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • API and connectors
    DeepSeek
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    DeepSeek
    Freemium
    Gamma
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    DeepSeek
    Yes
    Gamma
    Yes
  • Starting price
    DeepSeek
    $0
    Gamma
    $0
  • Plans
    DeepSeek
    3 plans
    Gamma
    6 plans

DeepSeek plans

  • Chat and App

    Most popular

    $0

    Free access to DeepSeek models on web, iOS and Android

    • Web chat
    • iOS and Android apps
    • Thinking mode
    • Web search
    • File upload
  • API: deepseek-flash

    $0.15/1M input tokens

    Pay as you go; $0.15 cache-miss input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens off-peak, double at peak

    • 1M context
    • 384K max output
    • Vision
    • Tool calls
    • JSON output
  • API: deepseek-v4-pro

    $0.66/1M input tokens

    Pay as you go; $0.66 cache-miss input and $1.98 output per 1M tokens off-peak, double at peak

    • 1M context
    • 384K max output
    • Tool calls
    • JSON output

Gamma plans

  • Free

    $0

    400 one-time AI credits that do not refresh

    • 400 AI credits
    • 10 cards per prompt
    • Basic image models
    • Made with Gamma badge
  • Plus

    $12/month

    Removes the Gamma badge and adds 1,000 monthly credits

    • 1,000 credits per month
    • 100 cards per prompt
    • Advanced image models
    • No Gamma badge
  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    4,000 monthly credits plus API access and custom domains

    • 4,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Premium image models
    • 10 custom domains
    • Detailed analytics
    • Password protection
  • Ultra

    $100/month

    20,000 monthly credits and access to the most advanced models

    • 20,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Ultra image models
    • 100 custom domains
    • Custom fonts
  • Business

    $40/user/mo

    Billed annually ($480 per seat per year)

    • SSO
    • SOC 2 documentation
    • 10,000 credits per seat
    • Shared workspace credits
  • Enterprise

    Custom/annual

    Annual agreement for larger organizations; contact sales

    • Custom credits
    • Advanced admin controls
    • SCIM
    • Invoiced billing
    • Dedicated onboarding

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

DeepSeek
8.8overall
Gamma
8.4overall

DeepSeek leads in 0 categories and Gamma in 1.

  • Reasoning & Logic

    DeepSeek
    8.8
    Gamma
    Not rated
  • Coding & Syntax

    DeepSeek
    8.7
    Gamma
    Not rated
  • Cost Efficiency

    DeepSeek
    9.6
    Gamma
    Not rated
  • Long Context

    DeepSeek
    8.8
    Gamma
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    Gamma leads by 1.0
    DeepSeek
    8.0
    Gamma
    9.0
  • Presentation Generation Speed

    DeepSeek
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.8
  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    DeepSeek
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.5
  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    DeepSeek
    Not rated
    Gamma
    7.8
  • Mobile Responsiveness

    DeepSeek
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

DeepSeek

Pros

  • Web chat and mobile apps are free
  • API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers
  • Open weights for V4 and earlier models on Hugging Face
  • 1M-token context and 384K max output on both API models
  • API works with both OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs and several coding agents

Cons

  • Peak-hour API rates are double the off-peak rates on weekday mornings UTC
  • deepseek-v4-pro does not support vision input
  • No image generation
  • Data is processed by a company based in China, which some organizations cannot accept

Gamma

Pros

  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment
  • Exports to PowerPoint and PDF and shares by web link
  • Free plan available, and Plus at $10 per month removes the Gamma badge
  • API and ChatGPT, Claude and Slack connectors for automation

Cons

  • Free credits are one-time (400) and the free plan is limited to 10 cards per prompt
  • Free exports carry a "Made with Gamma" badge
  • API access requires Pro ($20 per month) or higher
  • Ultra costs $100 per month and is monthly only, with no annual option
  • Users on review sites report problems with billing, credit use and slow support

Platforms

  • Web
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Supported
  • Windows
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • macOS
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • iOS
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • Android
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • API
    DeepSeek
    Supported
    Gamma
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    DeepSeek
    Not supported
    Gamma
    Not supported

Integrations

DeepSeek

6 integrations
  • OpenAI SDK
  • Anthropic SDK
  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • OpenCode
  • Hugging Face

Gamma

6 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Slack
  • MCP server
  • PowerPoint export
  • PDF export

Company

  • Company
    DeepSeek
    DeepSeek
    Gamma
    Gamma
  • Founded
    DeepSeek
    2023
    Gamma
    2020
  • Headquarters
    DeepSeek
    Hangzhou, China
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
  • Monthly users
    DeepSeek
    Not listed
    Gamma
    70M+ users
  • Listing
    DeepSeek
    Claimed
    Gamma
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is DeepSeek better than Gamma?

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. Gamma is built for pitch decks.

What are the key feature differences between DeepSeek and Gamma?

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner.

Does DeepSeek or Gamma have a free plan?

Yes, both do. DeepSeek is freemium and Gamma is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Gamma?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.