In the 2025 AI field, a new round of revolution seems to usher in - the rise of DeepSeek has sparked heated discussions on the Internet, and its momentum is even comparable to the emergence of ChatGPT back then. As a heavy user of the AI text language model, I couldn't help but test these two platforms myself and share the results with everyone.
First, we tested multiple simulation questions on the free version of ChatGPT (based on the 4o model). After uploading articles and questions through screenshots, ChatGPT's answers are completely correct and can provide problem-solving steps and common vocabulary analysis.
However, when we brought the same question to DeepSeek, although most of the answers were consistent, there was a disagreement on the last question. DeepSeek's answer is not clear enough, which may be related to cultural differences and the expression of the question.
We then tested advanced questions and mock questions. ChatGPT performed well in handling English questions, but there was a mistake in Japanese questions, probably due to insufficient understanding of non-English languages. DeepSeek performed more accurately in these two tests, and even gave the correct answers on Japanese questions.
When we extended the tests to chemistry subjects containing graphics, there was some ambiguity in the solution of ChatGPT's paid version of the o1 model, especially questions involving graphics. DeepSeek performed unexpectedly well when dealing with these problems, and even completed correct reasoning through text descriptions without graphics.
While ChatGPT performs well in functionality and convenience, its free version limitations and parsing capabilities for non-English languages may not be enough to meet the needs of all users. DeepSeek has attracted a large number of users with its almost free usage strategy, although not as perfect as ChatGPT in some features, and the accuracy and completeness of its answers are satisfactory.
The rise of DeepSeek is not only due to its technical capabilities, but also the popularization of AI technology to a wider range of ordinary users. Just as smartphones become popular, people no longer worry about traditional phones, so should AI tools. DeepSeek offers services that are as convenient as water and electricity, but also brings some concerns about data privacy.
Overall, DeepSeek and ChatGPT each have their own merits, the former winning the market with a free strategy, while the latter attracting professional users with its powerful features and ecosystem. In the future, with the further development of AI technology, we look forward to seeing more convenient and practical AI tools to bring greater convenience to the public.