DeepSeek vs Poe

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

Short answer

Poe wins for 17 of 20 roles in our data. Poe starts at $19.99/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

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

Side by side

	DeepSeek	Poe
Vendor	DeepSeek	Quora
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	Yes: A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable	Yes: A daily allowance of points, enough for a few dozen messages to light models
Cheapest paid plan	price on request	19.99 subscription, $19.99/mo
Top plan	price on request	19.99 subscription, $19.99/mo
Tasks covered	1	2

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

Poe: Dozens of models from different vendors in one app with a single points-based subscription.

Only DeepSeek covers

Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request

Only Poe 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

Poe

Conversations pass through Poe and through the model vendor: for work documents the data policy has two parts, so check both
Strong models spend hundreds of points per message, and the monthly allowance runs out within a few days of active work with files
Bots created by other users may have their own instructions: treat them like a public service when it comes to data

FAQ

Is DeepSeek or Poe better for work?

In our data Poe is the better choice for 17 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek or Poe?

Poe starts at $19.99/mo; DeepSeek publishes no fixed price.

Do DeepSeek and Poe have free plans?

DeepSeek: Yes. A free chat; at peak hours the service is slow or temporarily unavailable. Poe: Yes. A daily allowance of points, enough for a few dozen messages to light models.

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