# DeepSeek vs Gumloop

> DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models
> Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control

- DeepSeek profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/deepseek
- Gumloop profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/gumloop
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/deepseek-vs-gumloop
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and Gumloop under Productivity. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 8.0 out of 10). Only DeepSeek has a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Gumloop is available on Chrome Extension and CLI.

### 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 Gumloop if

- You want a tool built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps.
- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.

## Pricing

| | DeepSeek | Gumloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $37 |

## Features

| Feature | DeepSeek | Gumloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V4 model family | Yes | Not listed |
| Thinking mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Open weights | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI and Anthropic compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Tool calls and JSON output | Yes | Not listed |
| Search and Fetch APIs | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent tool integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| DeepSeek Harness | Yes | Not listed |
| Vision on Flash | Yes | Not listed |
| Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Triggers | Not listed | Yes |
| Skills | Not listed | Yes |
| Artifacts | Not listed | Yes |
| Connectors and MCP | Not listed | Yes |
| Company Brain | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Choice and BYOK | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise Controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer Access | Not listed | Yes |
| Chrome Extension | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | DeepSeek | Gumloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## DeepSeek strengths

- 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

## DeepSeek limitations

- 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

## Gumloop strengths

- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.
- Broad connector coverage, including external and custom MCP servers.
- Developer surfaces include REST API, MCP server, CLI and SDKs.
- Admin controls such as audit logs, RBAC, spend insights and optional VPC.

## Gumloop limitations

- No permanent free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial of Pro.
- Credit-based billing with an 8% orchestration fee (16% with BYOK) makes monthly cost harder to forecast.
- Unused credits do not roll over, and agents stop at the 20,000 limit unless pay as you go is enabled.
- Governance features such as RBAC, SCIM/SAML and audit logs are limited to the Enterprise plan.

## FAQ

**Is DeepSeek better than Gumloop?**

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. Gumloop is built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps.

**What are the key feature differences between DeepSeek and Gumloop?**

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control.

**Does DeepSeek or Gumloop have a free plan?**

DeepSeek has a free plan or trial; Gumloop is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Gumloop?**

DeepSeek starts at $0 and Gumloop starts at $37. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.