Side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek API (DeepSeek · China) and Fireworks AI (Fireworks · USA) for European deployment via API. DeepSeek API is rated blocked; Fireworks AI is conditional. They part ways on hosting: DeepSeek API is "China", Fireworks AI is "USA (primary)".
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Verdict | Blocked Hosted in China, not usable for European personal data. Open weights available — see open-weight tab. | Conditional Open-weight inference platform, US-hosted primary. HIPAA-eligible on enterprise tier. EU jurisdiction risks same as other US vendors. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-15 |
| Sovereignty | ||
| Hosting | China | USA (primary) |
| GDPR | Not compliant | DPA |
| Jurisdiction | China | USA |
| AI Act | Not assessed | Compliant |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | ||
No overlapping sources between the two entries.