ChatGPT
- Free · freefree
- Go · 8 USDmonth
- Plus · 20 USDmonth
- Pro 5x · 100 USDmonth
- Pro 20x · 200 USDmonth
- Business (Jahreszahlung) · 25 USDmonth, billed annually
- Business (Monatszahlung) · 30 USDmonth
- Enterprise · contact salescustom
ChatGPT vs Gemini
The decision is whether you want a standalone AI workspace or tight integration with Google services. Both are multimodal assistants for text, files, images, research, and code.
When to pick which
Choose ChatGPT if you want to turn sources into a Word report, Excel analysis, or presentation using ChatGPT Work alongside custom GPTs, image generation, and voice. Codex edits repositories, runs commands and existing tests, and presents changes for review. Choose Gemini when content should work directly with Gmail, Docs, Drive, and other Google apps, or when Canvas should turn a Research report into a web app, infographic, or presentation foundation. Gemini covers more creative formats inside the app: Omni creates and edits 10-second videos with native audio and up to five photo references, while Lyria creates music. Both offer Deep Research and image generation, so those features alone do not settle the choice. The Gemini app lists 32k tokens on Free, 128k on AI Plus, and 1 million on AI Pro and Ultra; ChatGPT publishes no single consumer context figure. API costs are separate from both subscriptions, and the calculator below compares only OpenAI and Google.
Differences at a glance
- ChatGPT organizes work in projects and custom GPTs. Gemini also sits directly inside Gmail, Docs, and other Google apps.
- Google AI Pro lists a 1 million-token context window. ChatGPT publishes no single context figure for the consumer app.
- Gemini subscriptions combine AI access with Google storage and Flow credits. ChatGPT subscriptions focus on the assistant, tools, and usage levels.
- Both offer free access, Deep Research, and image generation. Fixed message limits are not published for every consumer tier.
- Development: ChatGPT includes Codex for repository work. Google AI plans expand access to Jules and Antigravity by tier, so Gemini’s offering is not limited to chat-based code suggestions.
- Everyday example: custom assistants for recurring tasks fit ChatGPT. Drafting email, summarizing Docs, and using Drive files fit Gemini.
| Criterion | ChatGPT | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | Go · 8 USDmonth | Google AI Plus · $4.99Month |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
Gemini
- Free · freeMonth
- Google AI Plus · $4.99Month
- Google AI Pro · $19.99Month
- Google AI Ultra 5x · $99.99Month
- Google AI Ultra 20x · $199.99Month
Calculate API usage
API prices are separate from the chat subscription. Below you can compare models from both vendors in the calculator. This is not a quality score.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT bundles media, custom assistants, and project work outside a specific office ecosystem.
Gemini
Gemini connects the assistant with Google Workspace, storage, and Google's creative services.
Official sources
ChatGPT
- ChatGPT pricing (openai.com)
- ChatGPT (chatgpt.com)
Gemini
- Gemini (gemini.google)
- Gemini (one.google.com)
FAQ
Can ChatGPT and Gemini be tried for free?
ChatGPT: Free plan. Gemini: Free plan.
Where are the vendors of ChatGPT and Gemini based?
ChatGPT: OpenAI OpCo, LLC, USA. Gemini: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), USA.