DeepSeek has introduced a new feature called 'Deep Research' that allows users to combine search and reasoning options, enhancing its capabilities for complex queries. This development positions DeepSeek to compete more effectively with similar functionalities offered by competitors like Gemini and Perplexity. Preliminary tests indicate that DeepSeek's search performance surpasses that of Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Users have noted that the integration of reasoning (R1) with web search provides a stronger overall experience, with some highlighting the product's effectiveness and its availability at no cost.