ChatGPT vs Gemini
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI productivity agent for your needs.
Best overall AI assistant for general tasks
ChatGPT
ChatGPT by OpenAI holds the #1 position on the a16z Top 100 Gen AI Apps list for both web and mobile, making it the most widely used AI application in the world. As a general-purpose AI assistant, Cha...
AI Models
GPT-5.4GPT-5o3o4-miniDALL-E 3
Key Features
- Versatile AI assistant for writing, coding, analysis, and research
- DALL-E 3 integration for image generation within conversations
- Web browsing for real-time information access
- Python code execution for data analysis and visualization
- Custom GPTs for specialized workflows and personas
Pricing
Free — $0/month
Go — $8/month
Plus — $20/month
Pro — $200/month
Team — $25/user/month
Pros
- Number 1 ranked AI app globally with the largest user base and ecosystem
- Unmatched versatility across writing, coding, analysis, and creative tasks
- Custom GPTs and plugins create a rich third-party ecosystem
Cons
- Free tier has significant usage limits during peak hours
- Pro tier at $200/month is expensive for individual users
Best for Google Workspace integration
Gemini
Gemini is Google's AI assistant ranked #2 on the a16z Top 100 Gen AI Apps list, with approximately 12% of ChatGPT's web visits but massive mobile reach through Android integration. Gemini's strongest ...
AI Models
Gemini 3Gemini 3.1 ProGemini 2.5 Flash
Key Features
- Deep Google Workspace integration: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive
- 2M token context window for processing massive documents
- Multimodal understanding: text, images, audio, video analysis
- Android default AI assistant with screen context awareness
- Real-time information access through Google Search integration
Pricing
Free — $0/month
Google AI Pro — $19.99/month
Google AI Ultra — $41.67/month
Pros
- Unmatched Google Workspace integration makes it essential for Google users
- 2M token context window handles massive documents and codebases
- Android integration provides AI assistant to billions of mobile users
Cons
- Best features require Google One AI Premium subscription
- Less capable than ChatGPT for specialized coding and creative tasks