Claude vs Gemini
Detailed comparison of Claude and Gemini — pricing, features, ratings, and our verdict on which to choose.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
C
ClaudeG
GeminiOverall Rating
4.6
4.2
Starting Price
Free
Free
Free Tier
API Access
Open Source
Platforms
webiosandroiddesktopapi
webiosandroidapi
Base Model
Claude Opus 4.6 / Sonnet 4.6
Gemini 3.1 Pro / 3 Flash
Ease of Use
4.7
4.5
Value
4.3
4.5
Quality
4.7
4.1
Which is Better For...
codingClaude
reasoningClaude
google integrationGemini
priceGemini
context windowGemini
Claude
Pros
- Best-in-class reasoning and analysis
- 1M token context window (beta)
- Excellent at coding with Claude Code
- Strong safety and alignment
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than ChatGPT
- No image generation
- Can be overly cautious sometimes
- Max plans are pricey
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
Claude Opus 4.6 offers superior reasoning, coding, and 128K output, while Gemini 3.1 Pro excels at Google ecosystem integration with 1M token context and 2TB storage included. Claude for depth, Gemini for breadth.