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DeepSeek vs Alibaba (Qwen)
Pick 2-5 products, models, companies or categories. The table shows measurable differences with sources; highlighted cells mark the objectively highest or lowest value in a row, never an overall winner.
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| Attribute | DeepSeek | Alibaba (Qwen) |
|---|---|---|
| AI footprint rank | #6 | #5 |
| Tracked products | 1 | 2 |
| Tracked models | 42 | 95 |
| Top ECI | 155.39 · DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 | 156.69 · Qwen 3.8 Max |
| Founded | May 2023 | 28 Jun 1999 |
| Headquarters | Hangzhou | Binjiang District |
| Employees | — | 251,462 (2021) |
| Revenue (whole company) | Not disclosed | $137.3B |
| Categories | General assistants, Coding, Open-weight models | General assistants, Image generation, Video generation, Open-weight models |