Gemini vs ChatGPT
Google's assistant and OpenAI's, compared plainly. Both are in EverAsk.
Where each one wins
Gemini wins
Price to start
Google's cheapest paid plan costs less: AI Plus is $4.99 a month against $8 for ChatGPT Go.
- Gemini wins
Google apps
Gemini works inside Gmail and Docs on paid plans, and Google AI Pro adds 5 TB of storage.
- Tie
Images
Both make and edit images in the chat: Gemini with Nano Banana, ChatGPT with its own image model.
- Tie
Free use
Both free plans are generous. Gemini's includes Deep Research; ChatGPT's has no message cap but shows ads.
ChatGPT wins
Chat limits
ChatGPT removed the cap on chat messages on every plan in August 2026. Gemini's usage refreshes every five hours, with a weekly cap.
Gemini and ChatGPT at a glance
| Feature | Gemini | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | |
| Newest models | Gemini 3.8 Flash; 3.1 Pro is still a preview | GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol |
| In EverAsk | Yes: Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash | Yes, every model above |
| Free plan | Yes, with 3.6 Flash and some 3.1 Pro | Yes, with GPT 5.6 Luna, and ads |
| Paid plans | AI Plus $4.99, AI Pro $19.99, AI Ultra from $99.99 a month | Go $8, Plus $20, Pro from $100 a month |
| Makes images | Yes, with Nano Banana | Yes, in the chat |
| Web search | Yes, with Deep Research | Yes |
Or use both, in one place
Google AI Pro and ChatGPT Plus cost about $40 a month together. In EverAsk both sit in one model picker, with Claude, Grok and more. Ask in the box above, then switch models in the same chat.
- Gemini 3.1 ProDeep research & multi-step logic.
- GPT-6 AstraNEWOpenAI's GPT-6 flagship.
- Gemini 3.6 FlashSharper Flash, leaner outputs.
- GPT 5.6NEWOpenAI's newest frontier flagship.
Pricing
| Plan | Gemini | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, 3.6 Flash and some 3.1 Pro | $0, GPT 5.6 Luna, with ads |
| Cheapest paid | AI Plus, $4.99 a month | Go, $8 a month |
| Main paid plan | AI Pro, $19.99 a month | Plus, $20 a month |
| Heavy use | AI Ultra, $99.99 or $199.99 a month | Pro, $100, $200 or $500 a month |
| Teams | Sold with Google Workspace | Business, $25 a user a month ($20 billed yearly) |
Prices in US dollars. Taxes and local prices vary.
Then put the answer to work
The same plan runs the agent behind the chat. It makes the files, not just the text, and works with Gmail, Slack and 40+ other apps.
Turn an answer into slides
A deck with real charts and speaker notes, ready to present or edit.
Write the document
Reports, proposals, contracts and invoices, formatted and ready to send.
Build the spreadsheet
Budgets, trackers and models that arrive built, filled in and charted.
Publish a website
A landing page or a full site, live on its own link from one request.
Make the images
Product shots, headshots and social posts from the top image models.
Research with sources
Deep research that reads the web for you and cites every claim.
EverAsk plans
Three plans, and Teams on top. The app shows each price in your currency when you choose a plan.
Standard
The agent in Flash and Pro modes, with two apps connected.
Flash + Pro
modes
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Standard- Flash and Pro modes
- 2 connected apps
- 2 scheduled tasks
- Docs, slides, sheets, websites, images and research
Pro
A monthly credit allowance, Ultra mode and more apps.
14K
credits a month
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Pro- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- 14K credits a month, with top-ups
- 5 connected apps
- 5 scheduled tasks
Ultra
The biggest allowance and every app.
70K
credits a month
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Ultra- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- 70K credits a month, with top-ups
- All 40+ apps
- 25 scheduled tasks
EverAsk for Teams: pooled credits and shared seats, from three seats. Talk to us
Which should you choose?
Choose Gemini if
- You work in Gmail, Docs and Google Drive all day
- You want the cheapest paid step (AI Plus, $4.99)
- You want 5 TB of Google storage with your plan
Choose ChatGPT if
- You want no cap on chat messages
- You want OpenAI's GPT-6 models in the Work agent and Codex
- You want a free plan with unlimited chat text
Common questions
Is Gemini better than ChatGPT?
Neither wins everywhere. Gemini suits people who work in Google's apps and want the cheapest paid step; ChatGPT has no cap on chat messages and puts OpenAI's GPT-6 models in its Work agent and Codex. The quickest way to decide is to ask both the same question.
Which is cheaper, Gemini or ChatGPT?
Google AI Plus costs $4.99 a month and ChatGPT Go $8. The main plans cost about the same: Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month and ChatGPT Plus is $20.
Are Gemini and ChatGPT free?
Both have free plans. Gemini's includes Gemini 3.6 Flash, some Gemini 3.1 Pro and Deep Research. ChatGPT's runs GPT 5.6 Luna with no cap on chat messages, and shows ads.
Which Gemini and GPT models are in EverAsk?
Gemini 3.1 Pro, 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash and two Flash Lite models, and GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT 5.6 (Sol, Terra and Luna), GPT 5.5 and GPT 5.4. Google's newest Flash (3.8) is not in EverAsk yet.
Can I use Gemini and ChatGPT in one place?
Yes. EverAsk puts Gemini and GPT models in one model picker with Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek and others, under one plan. Ask on one model, then switch and ask again in the same chat.
How current is this comparison?
Plans, prices and model names come from each company's own site. They change often, so check before you buy.
Product names belong to their owners and are used here only to compare. No endorsement is implied.
EverAsk on your phone and your Mac
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EverAsk for Mac
The agent on your desktop, with the files, screenshots and spreadsheets you already have to hand.
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