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 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| Lawyer | Gemini | covers 3 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| HR manager | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks 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 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Marketer | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Sales manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Data analyst | Gemini | covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Teacher | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Executive assistant | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Logistics manager | Gemini | covers 10 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Procurement manager | Gemini | covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Secretary | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Recruiter | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| HR administrator | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role |
| Tax consultant | Gemini | covers 4 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role |
| Auditor | Gemini | covers 4 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role |
| Economist | DeepSeek | works for free |
| Project manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1 |
| Social media manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit |
Side by side
| DeepSeek | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | DeepSeek | |
| 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
Only Gemini covers
- Run a quick counterparty check before a deal
- Build a competitor price review
- Write a job ad and a job description
- Write a series of company social media posts
- Prepare a structured interview
- Check a source document for required fields
- Write a sales call script
- Turn a scanned document into editable text
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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