ChatGPT vs Gemini
Detailed comparison of ChatGPT and Gemini — pricing, features, ratings, and our verdict on which to choose.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
C
ChatGPTG
GeminiOverall Rating
4.5
4.2
Starting Price
Free
Free
Free Tier
API Access
Open Source
Platforms
webiosandroiddesktopapi
webiosandroidapi
Base Model
GPT-5.2 (Instant / Thinking / Pro)
Gemini 3.1 Pro / 3 Flash
Ease of Use
4.8
4.5
Value
4.0
4.5
Quality
4.5
4.1
Which is Better For...
codingChatGPT
writingChatGPT
researchGemini
google integrationGemini
priceGemini
ecosystemChatGPT
ChatGPT
Pros
- Most versatile AI assistant
- Huge plugin/GPT ecosystem
- Excellent at coding and writing
- Multimodal (text, image, voice, video)
Cons
- Plus plan can feel limited at $20/mo
- Pro plan is expensive ($200/mo)
- Can hallucinate on complex topics
- Rate limits on free tier
Gemini
Pros
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- 1M token context window
- Generous free tier
- 2TB Google One included with AI Pro
Cons
- Output quality behind ChatGPT/Claude for some tasks
- Image generation less consistent
- Availability varies by region
- Less coding-focused
Our Verdict
ChatGPT offers superior output quality and a larger ecosystem, while Gemini provides deeper Google integration and includes 2TB of Google One storage with Advanced. If you're in the Google ecosystem, Gemini Advanced is great value.