DeepSeek vs Kagi Assistant

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

Short answer

Kagi Assistant wins for 10 of 20 roles in our data. Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

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

Side by side

	DeepSeek	Kagi Assistant
Vendor	DeepSeek	Kagi
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	Yes: A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable	Yes: A trial number of searches after sign-up
Cheapest paid plan	price on request	Professional, $10/mo
Top plan	price on request	Ultimate, $25/mo
Tasks covered	1	3

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

Kagi Assistant: Paid ad-free search with an assistant that gives access to models from several vendors.

Only DeepSeek covers

Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request

Only Kagi Assistant 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

Kagi Assistant

The assistant's models are the same as in other services: personal data and secrets stay out here too
Kagi's index is smaller than Google's for local news and registers: double-check with a second search
The assistant cites sources, but you still need to open and read the quote

FAQ

Is DeepSeek or Kagi Assistant better for work?

In our data Kagi Assistant is the better choice for 10 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Kagi Assistant?

Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Do DeepSeek and Kagi Assistant have free plans?

DeepSeek: Yes. A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable. Kagi Assistant: Yes. A trial number of searches after sign-up.

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