Kagi Assistant vs Mistral Le Chat

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

Short answer

Mistral Le Chat wins for 14 of 20 roles in our data. Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Mistral Le Chat at $14.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

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

Side by side

	Kagi Assistant	Mistral Le Chat
Vendor	Kagi	Mistral AI
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	Yes: A trial number of searches after sign-up	Yes: Daily limits on messages, search, file uploads and image generation
Cheapest paid plan	Professional, $10/mo	Pro, $14.99/mo
Top plan	Ultimate, $25/mo	Team, $24.99/mo
Tasks covered	3	3

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

Mistral Le Chat: European chat assistant with data in the EU, fast answers and free web search.

Only Kagi Assistant covers

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Pitfalls to watch at work

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

Mistral Le Chat

On the free plan conversations may be used for training, and you can turn this off only on a paid plan
The model's knowledge of national law and accounting outside the major markets is weaker than ChatGPT's or Claude's: check provisions and terms separately
Personal data goes into the chat only anonymized; European servers alone do not make it lawful

FAQ

Is Kagi Assistant or Mistral Le Chat better for work?

In our data Mistral Le Chat is the better choice for 14 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Kagi Assistant or Mistral Le Chat?

Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Mistral Le Chat at $14.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Kagi Assistant and Mistral Le Chat have free plans?

Kagi Assistant: Yes. A trial number of searches after sign-up. Mistral Le Chat: Yes. Daily limits on messages, search, file uploads and image generation.

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