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DeepSeek vs Shapes
DeepSeek edges Shapes on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but Shapes is the better fit if you want custom characters; DeepSeek has no clear edge there.
0| DeepSeek0 | Shapes0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Price band | Free | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens). | Core experience free per shapes.inc (2026-09), including model choice and persistent memory; premium models may exist but are not published. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Discord, Telegram |
| 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
Shapes — our take
A multiplayer twist: add customizable AI characters to Discord, Telegram or the web with persistent memory, free.
- Lives inside Discord/Telegram
- 300+ model choice on the free tier
- Persistent memory
DeepSeek vs Shapes — common questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Shapes?
They cost the same on our recorded numbers (Free).
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: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
DeepSeek: No adult mode. Shapes: 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.