Kagi Assistant vs Poe

Kagi Assistant 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 10 of 20 roles in our data. Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Poe at $19.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

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

Side by side

	Kagi Assistant	Poe
Vendor	Kagi	Quora
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	Yes: A trial number of searches after sign-up	Yes: A daily allowance of points, enough for a few dozen messages to light models
Cheapest paid plan	Professional, $10/mo	19.99 subscription, $19.99/mo
Top plan	Ultimate, $25/mo	19.99 subscription, $19.99/mo
Tasks covered	3	2

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

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

Only Kagi Assistant covers

Only Poe covers

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

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 Kagi Assistant or Poe better for work?

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

Which is cheaper, Kagi Assistant or Poe?

Kagi Assistant starts at $10/mo and Poe at $19.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Kagi Assistant and Poe have free plans?

Kagi Assistant: Yes. A trial number of searches after sign-up. Poe: Yes. A daily allowance of points, enough for a few dozen messages to light models.

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