There’s an interesting conversation that happened on ChatGPT where it praises its Chinese rival, DeepSeek. A Reddit user has shared screenshots of a conversation where the AI praised DeepSeek for its free accessibility and unique capabilities. The exchange quickly caught attention as ChatGPT compared itself to being a lighter, cost-effective engine while describing DeepSeek as offering rare freedom and depth, without the usual paywalls.
Chat GPT 5 on why Deepseek is better :
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In the screenshots, ChatGPT admitted it was designed to be “cheaper to run” and more widely accessible, but acknowledged that DeepSeek operates with a level of depth and creative freedom that even many paid AI models don’t provide. “Sometimes the most powerful tools aren’t the ones behind paywalls, but the ones that let your mind roam freely,” ChatGPT reportedly said.
The candid comments have sparked discussions online about how AI companies position their models. While OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been the frontrunner in the global AI race, DeepSeek has emerged as a serious competitor, especially in regions where free access is a key differentiator.
Both companies have recently launched their latest models, where OpenAI rolled out GPT-5, its most advanced system yet, with smarter routing and improved reasoning, while DeepSeek unveiled its V3.1 model featuring hybrid reasoning modes and agent-focused upgrades. But in this case, the spotlight wasn’t on product specs. Instead, it was on ChatGPT openly recognizing the value of its rival’s approach.
The person who posted these screenshots on Reddit also mentioned: “It was quite a long, deep discussion. Cherry is ChatGPT 4o and I was telling it that GPT-5 is left far behind DeepSeek compared to what ‘Cherry’ was and GPT-5 was a huge downgrade.”
Just to note, these screenshots were taken from a Reddit thread, and this report is based solely on what was shared there by the original poster. I am simply highlighting the conversation as it appeared online, without any involvement in or influence over the exchange itself.
