DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: A Non-Scientific Comparison

Artificial intelligence tools are evolving rapidly, and as someone who loves exploring new tech, I couldn’t resist giving DeepSeek a try. I decided to put it head-to-head with ChatGPT (GPT-4, paid version) in two quick challenges: answering a technical question and handling a writing request. Here’s how it went.

🥊 Round #1: The Technical Question.

The Task:

I asked both tools to suggest several ways to download multiple files from an FTP server.

DeepSeek’s Response:

DeepSeek delivered 6 options, including a Python code example. The solutions were practical and covered a range of methods, from command-line tools to scripting.

ChatGPT’s Response:

ChatGPT came up with 5 options, also including Python code. While the code worked, it wasn’t the most elegant solution. (Let’s just say it felt very “me” — functional but not polished! 😂)

My Takeaway:

Both tools provided useful answers, but DeepSeek’s response felt slightly more comprehensive. ChatGPT’s Python solution, while functional, left me wishing for a bit more finesse.

🥊 Round #2: The Writing Request.