1. Google Gemini
Google · Mountain View · AI tools · 4.5/5
Google's AI assistant integrated with Workspace and Android.
Free plan
Free plan available
AI tools · Alternatives
Best DeepSeek alternatives in India (2026)
DeepSeek is an ai tools product from DeepSeek, Hangzhou, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to DeepSeek are Google Gemini (Free plan), Poe (Free plan), Kimi (Free), Pi (Free) and Qwen Chat (Free). Google Gemini is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a DeepSeek alternative
Indian support and GST
DeepSeek is built in China. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
DeepSeek alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches DeepSeek's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeepSeek (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Google Gemini | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Poe | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Kimi | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Pi | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Qwen Chat | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Jan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS, Windows | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoom AI Companion | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Zia | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Writesonic Chatsonic | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  ChatGPT | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Hanooman | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Claude | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Sourcery | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  CodeRabbit | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Perplexity | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Beatoven.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  DeepL Write | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  HyperWrite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Compose AI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Grok | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 DeepSeek alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
6. Jan
Jan · AI tools · 4.4/5
Free open-source desktop chat app that runs AI models locally or connects to cloud providers.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with DeepSeek
- Also available on Windows
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with DeepSeek
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Writesonic Chatsonic
Writesonic · San Francisco · AI tools · 4.7/5
AI chat with web search built in India.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with DeepSeek
- Built in India (San Francisco)
10. ChatGPT
OpenAI · San Francisco · AI tools · 4.6/5
The most widely used AI assistant for writing, research and coding.
Free plan
Free plan available
DeepSeek alternatives by what you need
Free DeepSeek alternatives
Indian alternatives to DeepSeek
How to choose a DeepSeek alternative
- Decide what you need: a general assistant, a specialised tool, or an API for your product.
- Check data-usage terms — whether your inputs train models.
- Prefer tools with team management and SSO for company use.
DeepSeek alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to DeepSeek in 2026?+
The closest matches to DeepSeek on App Advisor are Google Gemini (Free plan), Poe (Free plan), Kimi (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DeepSeek, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to DeepSeek?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Google Gemini (Free plan), Poe (Free plan), Kimi (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to DeepSeek?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Zia (Free plan), Writesonic Chatsonic (Free plan), Hanooman (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
DeepSeek vs Google Gemini: which is better?+
Google Gemini is the closest match to DeepSeek in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these DeepSeek alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ai tools or a category DeepSeek also covers, and DeepSeek's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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