DeepSeek vs Microsoft Copilot
DeepSeek DeepSeek
A free chat assistant on DeepSeek’s open-weight models, known for strong reasoning.
VisitMicrosoft Copilot Microsoft
Microsoft’s assistant in Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365, where it drafts in Word, Outlook and Excel.
VisitSide by side
| Property | DeepSeek | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Product | Product |
| Category | AI assistants | AI assistants |
| Made by | DeepSeek | Microsoft |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, API | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Startup | Yes | No |
Features
Only DeepSeek
- reasoning
- open weights
- coding
Both
- chat
- writing
Only Microsoft Copilot
- web search
- image generation
- voice
- office