DeepSeek vs Gemini

DeepSeek and Gemini sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Gemini wins for 18 of 20 roles in our data. Gemini starts at $14/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Lawyer	Gemini	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
HR manager	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Finance manager	Either one	even on tasks, DeepSeek is cheaper to start
Manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit
Marketer	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit
Sales manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Data analyst	Gemini	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Teacher	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit
Executive assistant	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Logistics manager	Gemini	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Procurement manager	Gemini	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Secretary	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Recruiter	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR administrator	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Tax consultant	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Auditor	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Economist	DeepSeek	works for free
Project manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Social media manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit

Side by side

	DeepSeek	Gemini
Vendor	DeepSeek	Google
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	Yes: A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable	Yes: A fast model with no cap on ordinary requests, a few runs of Deep Research and the strong model per day, a limited number of files per request, no Gemini side panel in Docs and Sheets
Cheapest paid plan	price on request	Google Workspace Business Standard, $14/mo
Top plan	price on request	Google AI Ultra, $249.99/mo
Tasks covered	1	12

DeepSeek: Free chat with DeepSeek reasoning models that are strong in math and code.

Gemini: Google's chat with access to Drive, Gmail and Sheets, deep research and a localized interface.

Only DeepSeek covers

Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request

Only Gemini covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

DeepSeek

Data is stored on servers in China and accessible under Chinese law: keep out personal data, company documents, contracts and financial reports
Answers on the war, China and politics are censored, so the service is unsuitable for such questions
Many governments and companies have banned DeepSeek on work devices: check your company's rules before installing the app

Gemini

In a personal account, turn off Gemini activity saving (Keep Activity), otherwise conversations may be reviewed by people and used for training
When Gemini has access to Gmail and Drive it sees all your mail and files: use a corporate Workspace account for work data, keeping it off personal accounts
Deep Research pulls sources from the web into the report: check that every link opens and really contains the stated claim

FAQ

Is DeepSeek or Gemini better for work?

In our data Gemini is the better choice for 18 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Gemini?

Gemini starts at $14/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Do DeepSeek and Gemini have free plans?

DeepSeek: Yes. A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable. Gemini: Yes. A fast model with no cap on ordinary requests, a few runs of Deep Research and the strong model per day, a limited number of files per request, no Gemini side panel in Docs and Sheets.

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