Gemini vs Kagi Assistant

Gemini and Kagi Assistant sit in the same category and share 1 task. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Gemini wins for 16 of 20 roles in our data. Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Gemini at $14/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

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	Either one	even on tasks, Kagi Assistant is cheaper to start
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	Kagi Assistant	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; cheaper entry plan
Manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Marketer	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Sales manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Data analyst	Gemini	higher total score on tasks and fit
Teacher	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Executive assistant	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Logistics manager	Gemini	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Procurement manager	Gemini	higher total score on tasks and fit
Secretary	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
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	Kagi Assistant	part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Auditor	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Economist	Kagi Assistant	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; cheaper entry plan
Project manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Social media manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit

Side by side

	Gemini	Kagi Assistant
Vendor	Google	Kagi
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	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	Yes: A trial number of searches after sign-up
Cheapest paid plan	Google Workspace Business Standard, $14/mo	Professional, $10/mo
Top plan	Google AI Ultra, $249.99/mo	Ultimate, $25/mo
Tasks covered	12	3

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

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

Tasks both handle

Run a quick counterparty check before a deal

Only Gemini covers

Only Kagi Assistant covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

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

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 Gemini or Kagi Assistant better for work?

In our data Gemini is the better choice for 16 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Gemini or Kagi Assistant?

Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Gemini at $14/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Gemini and Kagi Assistant have free plans?

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. Kagi Assistant: Yes. A trial number of searches after sign-up.

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