# DeepSeek vs ShareOfAsk

> DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models
> ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions

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

## Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and ShareOfAsk under Sales & Marketing AI. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API.

### 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 ShareOfAsk if

- You want a tool built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.
- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer.
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.

## Pricing

| | DeepSeek | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | DeepSeek | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| AI visibility metrics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model tracking | Not listed | Yes |
| Brand sentiment | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled snapshots | Not listed | Yes |
| Action analyses | Not listed | Yes |
| Buyer question library | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports | Not listed | Yes |
| Agency workspaces | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP access | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | DeepSeek | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## 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

## ShareOfAsk strengths

- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode
- Agency workspaces and read-only shareable reports
- MCP access with OAuth is included on all plans
- Entry plan at $49 per month with daily monitoring

## ShareOfAsk limitations

- No permanent free plan, only a one-time 7-day Free Scan
- Starter is limited to 25 questions and 3 models, Growth to 100 questions and 4 models
- No public REST API or other integrations are documented
- Young product with a single named founder and no disclosed legal entity

## FAQ

**Is DeepSeek better than ShareOfAsk?**

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. ShareOfAsk is built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.

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

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions.

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

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

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

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