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DeepSeek V3 vs Gemini

DeepSeek V3 and Gemini are both Conversational AI tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeDeepSeek V3Gemini
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorDeepSeekGoogle
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.5
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsModel weights, Self-hosted codeWeb, iOS, Android
Key featuresVendor figure: 671B total parameters, Vendor figure: 37B active per token, MIT-licensed repository codeText and supported-media conversations, Deep Research, Canvas and Gems, Live and connected-app options
Headquarters——
Launched2024—
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • DeepSeek V3 carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.5★).
  • DeepSeek V3 is Free, while Gemini is Freemium.
  • DeepSeek V3 runs on Model weights, Self-hosted code; Gemini runs on Web, iOS, Android.

DeepSeek V3 and Gemini at a glance

DeepSeek V3

DeepSeek

Original 2024 DeepSeek-V3 Base/Chat weights and code: vendor-documented MoE architecture, MIT code and a separate model license; current hosted V3 access is unconfirmed.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Evaluate original V3 as a specific downloadable release with separate code and weight licenses; verify infrastructure and any hosted version instead of borrowing today's API price or a frontier-quality claim.

Strengths

  • Published original Base/Chat weights and technical materials
  • Vendor-documented MoE architecture
  • Code and model-license documents available for review

Key features

  • Vendor figure: 671B total parameters
  • Vendor figure: 37B active per token
  • MIT-licensed repository code
  • Weights follow LICENSE-MODEL
  • Runtime costs depend on deployment

Best for

  • Pinned-release model research
  • License-aware self-hosting evaluation
  • Historical API and model migration inventory
Read the full DeepSeek V3 review →

Gemini

Google

Google's Gemini Apps assistant for conversations, supported media, research and connected tools; personal plans, Workspace and developer services have different conditions.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Choose by your account's actual tools and data controls, rather than a blanket Gemini model or privacy claim.

Strengths

  • Research and creation tools in an assistant
  • Free and higher-limit personal plans

Key features

  • Text and supported-media conversations
  • Deep Research, Canvas and Gems
  • Live and connected-app options
  • Account/region-dependent plans and limits

Best for

  • Reviewable personal drafting and research
  • Media questions with permitted uploads
Read the full Gemini review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • DeepSeek V3 also lists: Vendor figure: 671B total parameters, Vendor figure: 37B active per token, MIT-licensed repository code, Weights follow LICENSE-MODEL, Runtime costs depend on deployment
  • Gemini also lists: Text and supported-media conversations, Deep Research, Canvas and Gems, Live and connected-app options, Account/region-dependent plans and limits

Frequently asked questions

Is DeepSeek V3 or Gemini better?

By editorial score, DeepSeek V3 scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Conversational AI tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V3 or Gemini?

DeepSeek V3 is Free and Gemini is Freemium. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are DeepSeek V3 and Gemini open source?

No — neither DeepSeek V3 nor Gemini is open source.

What platforms do DeepSeek V3 and Gemini support?

DeepSeek V3 supports Model weights, Self-hosted code; Gemini supports Web, iOS, Android.

What are the main features of DeepSeek V3 and Gemini?

DeepSeek V3: Vendor figure: 671B total parameters, Vendor figure: 37B active per token, MIT-licensed repository code, Weights follow LICENSE-MODEL, Runtime costs depend on deployment. Gemini: Text and supported-media conversations, Deep Research, Canvas and Gems, Live and connected-app options, Account/region-dependent plans and limits.

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