DeepSeek vs ChatGPT vs Claude: The $0 vs $20/Month vs API Decision

DeepSeek's chat is free and unlimited. ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro both cost $20/month. For API users, DeepSeek undercuts both by 90%+. A decision matrix f

DeepSeek's chat is free and unlimited. ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro both cost $20/month. For API users, DeepSeek undercuts both by 90%+. A decision matrix for which surface — free, subscription, or API — actually fits your usage pattern.

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