# DeepSeek vs Yike AI

> DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models
> Yike AI: Chinese-language AI lead discovery with source evidence and a B2B sales CRM

- DeepSeek profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/deepseek
- Yike AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/yike-ai
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/deepseek-vs-yike-ai
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and Yike AI under Sales & Marketing AI. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 6.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on iOS and Android 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 Yike AI if

- You want a tool built for finding public buying signals that match a described offering and keeping the source evidence for follow-up.
- Every opportunity keeps its original text, source and match reasons for verification.
- Outreach is drafted for human review rather than sent automatically.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | DeepSeek | Yike AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Business profile | Not listed | Yes |
| Sales lead library | Not listed | Yes |
| Evidence-based opportunities | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-platform discovery | Not listed | Yes |
| Outreach drafts | Not listed | Yes |
| Customer Intelligence CRM | Not listed | Yes |
| AI research briefs | Not listed | Yes |
| Desktop clients | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | DeepSeek | Yike AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| 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

## Yike AI strengths

- Every opportunity keeps its original text, source and match reasons for verification
- Outreach is drafted for human review rather than sent automatically
- Combines lead discovery and a CRM for follow-up
- Names its operating company and describes limits and roadmap candidly
- Windows and Apple Silicon desktop clients plus a web app

## Yike AI limitations

- Website and interface are Chinese only, with SMS phone-number login
- No public pricing; only a 72-hour trial and quotes
- Platform coverage depends on authorization and connection status
- The site's own filing page says the ICP filing number is still pending verification
- Some capabilities, such as monitoring and team features, are listed as enterprise or in development

## FAQ

**Is DeepSeek better than Yike AI?**

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. Yike AI is built for finding public buying signals that match a described offering and keeping the source evidence for follow-up.

**What are the key feature differences between DeepSeek and Yike AI?**

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. Yike AI: Chinese-language AI lead discovery with source evidence and a B2B sales CRM.

**Does DeepSeek or Yike AI have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Yike AI?**

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