# iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo)

Voice-first Chinese chatbot from iFlytek, China's dominant speech-tech vendor. iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, at xinghuo.xfyun.cn.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free tier + paid
- **Free limit:** Sign-up needs a mainland-China phone number.
- **Works on:** Web, iOS, Android, API
- **Works in browser:** Yes
- **Sign-up:** China phone needed
- **Region note:** Mainland China; Chinese phone number required
- **Best free alternative:** [DeepSeek](https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/deepseek)

## Capabilities

- Voice-first Chinese chatbot from iFlytek, China's dominant speech-tech vendor
- Permanently free Spark Lite API tier for developers
- Claims support across 74 languages/dialects via Spark X1

## FAQ

### What is iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo)?

iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) is listed under General Purpose Chatbots, in the AI Chat & Assistants category on Flocci AI Tools. Voice-first Chinese chatbot from iFlytek, China's dominant speech-tech vendor. It is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, and it lives at xinghuo.xfyun.cn.

### Is iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) free?

Yes, it's free to use, but sign-up needs a mainland-China phone number. If you need it free right now, DeepSeek does the same job for free.

### Can I use iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) in a browser, or is there an app?

iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) works in a normal browser tab with no install. It is available on the web, iOS, Android and an API. Sign-up may need a mainland-China phone number. Mainland China; Chinese phone number required

### What can iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) do?

iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) does 3 things the catalog singles out: Voice-first chinese chatbot from iflytek, china's dominant speech-tech vendor; permanently free spark lite api tier for developers; claims support across 74 languages/dialects via spark x1.

### What is the best free alternative to iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo)?

DeepSeek is the best free alternative: it does the same job and you can start without paying. Apertus Chat (Public AI), Falcon LLM Chat (TII) and Google AI Mode also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [iFlytek Spark (Xinghuo) alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/iflytek-spark-xinghuo)
- [General Purpose Chatbots](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/ai-chat-assistants/general-purpose-chatbots)
- [Best free AI chatbots](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-general-purpose-chatbots)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/iflytek-spark-xinghuo

Facts last verified: October 2026