Why DeepSeek?
DeepSeek-V3 delivers GPT-4o level intelligence at 1/20th the cost. Its open weights and API compatibility make it the ultimate choice for bootstrapped startups.
Power of Vercel AI SDK
By using `streamText` and Generative UI components, you can capitalize on DeepSeek's speed. Running on Vercel Edge ensures zero cold starts and global low-latency responses.
Recommended Stack
1. **Frontend**: Next.js + Vercel (Edge)
2. **AI Layer**: Vercel AI SDK + DeepSeek
3. **Database**: Supabase + pgvector
4. **Monitoring**: Helicone
This stack starts at near-zero cost and scales linearly, providing the perfect foundation for the next generation of AI-native SaaS.