How to Use DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale for Free: A Complete Guide

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How to Use DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale for Free: A Complete Guide

DeepSeek has just dropped two new models — DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale — and both are now available for free testing.

DeepSeek-V3.2 is fully released on the web app, mobile app, and API.
DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale is available as a temporary API-only model for community evaluation.

According to DeepSeek’s official announcement, V3.2 focuses on high reasoning capability with shorter outputs, lowering compute cost while maintaining top-tier performance.
In public reasoning benchmarks, V3.2 reportedly matches GPT-5 and sits just below Gemini 3 Pro, while being significantly faster than Kimi-K2-Thinking.

If you want to try these two models for free, this guide gives you the latest and most complete steps.

1. Use DeepSeek-V3.2 for Free (Web Version)

The web interface has already been upgraded to V3.2, so you can start using it immediately.

Step 1: Visit the official website

https://chat.deepseek.com

Email / phone login is supported.

Step 3: Select the model

From the model dropdown, choose:

DeepSeek-V3.2

Step 4: Start chatting

You can use it for:

Q&A
Long text summarization
Code generation
Debugging
Math & logic reasoning
Essay writing
Multimodal input (when available)

No usage limits at the moment.

2. Use DeepSeek-V3.2 for Free (Mobile App)

The mobile app has been updated to the new model as well.

iOS: Search DeepSeek AI on App Store
Android: Download from the website or major app stores

Step 2: Log in

Your conversations sync across devices.

Step 3: Select DeepSeek-V3.2

You can start using it right away with unlimited requests.

3. Use DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale for Free (Temporary API Model)

DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale is the more experimental version designed for research and benchmarking.
It is free, but only available through the API at the moment.

Step 1: Log in to DeepSeek API Dashboard

https://api.deepseek.com

Step 2: Generate an API Key

Go to API Keys → Create Key.

Step 3: Call the Speciale model

Use the temporary model name (may change depending on the official release):

deepseek-chat-v3.2-speciale

Here is a working Python example:

import requests

url = "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions"
headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}

data = {
    "model": "deepseek-chat-v3.2-speciale",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello! What can you do?"}
    ]
}

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())

Notes for Speciale Access

It is temporary, so it may be updated or removed.
Speed is fast but stability may vary.
Best suited for testing, evaluation, and research tasks.

4. How to Call DeepSeek-V3.2 via API (Standard Model)

If you want to integrate V3.2 into an app, website, chatbot, or automation script, use the standard model name:

deepseek-chat-v3.2

Example:

import requests

url = "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions"
headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}

data = {
    "model": "deepseek-chat-v3.2",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "user", "content": "Write a short intro about DeepSeek-V3.2."}
    ]
}

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())

The API currently includes free usage, though DeepSeek may adjust quotas in the future.

5. DeepSeek-V3.2 vs. DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale (Quick Comparison)

Model	Purpose	Access	Free
DeepSeek-V3.2	Main production model; strong reasoning + short output	Web, App, API	Yes
DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale	Experimental model for evaluation	API only	Yes (temporary)

FAQ

Is DeepSeek-V3.2 fully free?

Yes, it is free on the web app, mobile app, and API for now. API quotas may change later.

Will the Speciale model remain available?

Not guaranteed — it is a temporary research model and may be replaced or removed.

Can I integrate V3.2 into my own chatbot or website?

Yes. Use the API with the deepseek-chat-v3.2 model.

Which model is stronger?

Speciale may outperform V3.2 in some tasks, but it is experimental and less stable.

Does API access require payment?

Creating an API key is free and the platform provides free usage quotas. Pricing may change later.

Does the web version require VPN or region switching?

Most regions can access it directly. If you face issues, try switching your network or using the mobile app.

Does Speciale support images or audio?

Currently text-only. Future capability depends on official updates.