Google Gemini
by Google
Google's AI assistant, connected to Search, Gmail, Docs and Android.
Overview
Gemini is Google's AI assistant and the name of its family of AI models. It is available as a web and mobile app and is built into Google products such as Gmail, Docs and Android.
What it does
Gemini answers questions, writes and edits text, summarises files, creates images, and can work with information in Google apps when you allow it. Deep Research compiles multi-source reports, and Gems are reusable custom assistants.
Main features
- Chat with text, voice and images
- Integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive and other Google apps
- Deep Research reports
- Image generation
- Gems (custom assistants)
Pricing
Free to use with a Google account. A Google AI subscription unlocks more capable models, higher limits and extra storage; Workspace business plans include Gemini features.
Prices vary by country, currency and billing period and change often, so we don't quote figures. See current prices on the official pricing page.
Strengths and limitations
Our view — editorial assessment, not a claim by the developer.
Advantages
- Fits naturally if you already use Google apps
- Strong free tier
- Good at combining web information
Limitations
- Availability of some features varies by country and account type
- Workspace integration needs permissions you should review
- Answers still need fact-checking
Best for
- Google Workspace users
- Students on Android
- Quick research summaries
Alternatives to Google Gemini
ChatGPT
OpenAI
General-purpose AI assistant for writing, analysis, images and conversation.
- Chat with text and voice
- File and image uploads for analysis
- Web search with linked sources
Claude
Anthropic
AI assistant known for long documents, careful writing and coding help.
- Analysis of long PDFs and documents
- Projects for organising files and instructions
- Artifacts for documents, code and interactive pages
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft
Microsoft's AI assistant across Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365.
- Chat with web-sourced answers
- Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (eligible plans)
- Meeting summaries in Teams (business plans)
Google Gemini FAQs
Is Gemini free?
Yes, Gemini can be used free with a Google account. Paid Google AI plans add more capable models and higher limits.
Can Gemini read my Gmail?
Only if you connect it. Gemini's app connections can be turned on or off in its settings.
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