DOAQwen Chat vs DeepSeek: which one to choose?
We compare Qwen Chat and DeepSeek on price, devices, difficulty and who each one suits, using the data on their DOA pages.
Qwen Chat
Alibaba's free chat with its Qwen models: writes, codes, analyses files and images and generates images and video at no cost.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek assistant for text and code. The web chat is usually free and strong at programming.
DOA verdict for writing
Qwen Chat wins
86.3 Qwen Chat · 82.6 DeepSeek / 100
Anyone wanting a powerful fully free AI. High quality at no cost.
Why
- DOA score in writing: tie
- Free version · Qwen Chat: 94/100 vs 92/100
- Ease of use: tie
- Devices · Qwen Chat: 5 vs 3
Pick DeepSeek if…
Study and write without a monthly fee. Very usable without paying.
How we decide: this verdict uses a formula of its own for comparisons, different from the DOA score: DOA score in writing (60%), free version (20%), ease of use (10%) and devices (10%). Data from each tool page, reviewed on 9 October 2026. How we calculate the DOA score and the verdict
| Qwen Chat | DeepSeek | |
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| Price | Free Free. | Freemium Free web chat. API is pay-as-you-go. |
| Devices | Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad | Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad |
| Level | Easy | Easy |
| What it is for | Writing Coding Research Study | Writing Coding Research |
| DOA score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
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On the overall DOA score, Qwen Chat gets 82/100 and DeepSeek 82/100. It is an indicative rating: try both on a real task before you pay.
Qwen Chat is a better fit for
- Anyone wanting a powerful fully free AI
- Developers exploring open models
DeepSeek is a better fit for
- Study and write without a monthly fee
- Try coding ideas