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DeepSeek vs Ash
DeepSeek edges Ash on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.1), but Ash is the better fit if you want live voice calls; DeepSeek has no clear edge there.
0| DeepSeek0 | Ash0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | Free | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens). | Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | Live calls |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
DeepSeek — our take
Not a companion, but its free, capable chat and long memory make it a credible daily AI friend.
- Free with no usage cap
- Strong reasoning and coding
- Long conversation memory
Ash — our take
The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
DeepSeek vs Ash — common questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Ash?
DeepSeek is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $14.16/mo for Ash.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
DeepSeek: No adult mode. Ash: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.