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DeepSeek vs Youper
DeepSeek scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.9), but the right pick depends on what you need: Youper may suit you better on price and features.
0| DeepSeek0 | Youper0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Price | Free | $9.99/mo |
| Price band | Free | Under $10/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 basic check-ins; Premium cited $9.99–$12/mo or $69.99–$89.99/yr across sources — verify on youper.ai. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| 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
Youper — our take
A CBT-based mental-health companion with mood tracking and validated symptom scores — a supportive listener, not a relationship.
- Evidence-based CBT techniques
- Clinical-grade mood tracking
- Clear safety escalation
DeepSeek vs Youper — common questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Youper?
DeepSeek is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9.99/mo for Youper.
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. Youper: 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.