Our verdict
If you live in Google Workspace, Gemini gives the most value for the least effort. ChatGPT remains the stronger standalone assistant with the broadest features.
ChatGPT is the most widely used AI assistant with a broad toolset. Google Gemini is built into Google Workspace, bringing AI into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet.
Choose ChatGPT if…
- You want the broadest standalone assistant
- You use custom GPTs
- You are not tied to Google Workspace
Choose Google Gemini if…
- You use Google Workspace daily
- You want AI inside Gmail and Docs
- You prefer one vendor for productivity and AI
Side by side
| Criterion | ChatGPT | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Features & fit | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Value for money | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Support & reliability | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Security & privacy | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Starting price (indicative) | Free tier; business plans from around $25–30 / user / month | Free tier; included with many Google Workspace business plans |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Best for | General knowledge work | Google Workspace customers |
Feature by feature
| Feature | ChatGPT | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Business plans | Team, Enterprise | Included in Workspace business plans |
| Workspace integration | Connectors | Native |
| Custom assistants | GPTs | Gems |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Data training (business) | Not by default | Not by default |
| Best for | Standalone, flexible assistant | Google Workspace teams |
Pricing compared
ChatGPT
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Plus | ≈ $20 / user / mo | Up to 1 user · Individual plan |
| Business | ≈ $25 / user / mo | Billed annually; higher month-to-month |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Google Gemini
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Google AI Pro | ≈ $20 / user / mo | Up to 1 user · Individual plan |
| Workspace Business Standard | ≈ $14 / user / mo | Gemini included; billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
| Team size | ChatGPT | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $125 (Business) | $70 (Workspace Business Standard) |
| 10 seats | $250 (Business) | $140 (Workspace Business Standard) |
| 25 seats | $625 (Business) | $350 (Workspace Business Standard) |
Indicative USD list prices; excludes tax, add-ons and promotions. Confirm on each vendor’s site.
Integration
Gemini is built into Workspace apps. ChatGPT connects to many apps but runs mainly as a separate tool.
Features
ChatGPT offers custom GPTs, image generation and a broad plugin ecosystem. Gemini offers Gems and deep Workspace context.
Cost
Gemini is included in many Workspace business plans; ChatGPT Team is a separate subscription.
Pros & cons
ChatGPT
- Very broad capabilities
- Strong ecosystem and custom GPTs
- File and data analysis
- Can produce confident errors
- Usage limits vary by plan
Google Gemini
- Native in Gmail, Docs, Sheets
- Strong multimodal features
- Workspace admin controls
- Best experience requires Workspace
- Feature availability varies by plan
Key features of each
ChatGPT
- File analysis. Upload documents and spreadsheets for questions and summaries.
- Custom GPTs. Build assistants for repeated tasks.
- Web search. Answers with linked sources.
- Workspace admin. SSO and controls on business plans.
Integrates with: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Slack, Zapier.
Google Gemini
- Workspace integration. Help me write in Gmail and Docs.
- Gems. Custom assistants for repeated tasks.
- NotebookLM. Research and summarise your sources.
- Admin controls. Managed through Workspace admin.
Integrates with: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Meet.
Who should avoid each
Skip ChatGPT if…
- Confidential data on consumer plans
- Workflows requiring guaranteed factual accuracy
Best for: General knowledge work; Teams wanting one versatile assistant; Data analysis and file questions.
Skip Google Gemini if…
- Microsoft 365 organisations
- Teams wanting a vendor-neutral assistant
Best for: Google Workspace customers; Gmail and Docs heavy teams; Research with Google integration.
Switching between ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Migration difficulty: Easy
Little data to move: recreate custom assistants and update your AI policy.
- Export important chats and prompts.
- Recreate GPTs as Gems (or vice versa).
- Re-upload reference files.
- Update your AI use policy.
- Remove old seats.
Weigh it your way
Adjust the weights to your priorities to see which tool comes out ahead for you. Print or export the result for your team.
| Tool | Features | Ease | Value | Support | Security | Integrations | Your score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ChatGPT | 9.4 | 9.3 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 8.56 |
| 2. Google Gemini | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.43 |
Drag the sliders to match your priorities. Scores are our editorial sub-scores; weights start at the values we publish on the methodology page. Nothing you change is stored or sent anywhere.
How our scores and weights work · Add a third tool side by side
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini included with Google Workspace?
Gemini features are included in Workspace business plans; check current plans.
Which is more accurate?
Both are strong; results vary by task. Verify important facts with either.
Does ChatGPT or Google Gemini have a free plan?
ChatGPT has a free plan; Google Gemini has a free plan. Indicative starting prices: ChatGPT — Free tier; business plans from around $25–30 / user / month; Google Gemini — Free tier; included with many Google Workspace business plans.
Which is cheaper for a team of 10, ChatGPT or Google Gemini?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users costs about $250 per month on ChatGPT (Business) and about $140 on Google Gemini (Workspace Business Standard), so Google Gemini is cheaper at that size. Taxes, add-ons and discounts are excluded — and the plan you actually need may be higher.
Which scores higher in our review, ChatGPT or Google Gemini?
ChatGPT scores 8.6/10 and Google Gemini 8.4/10 on our weighted rubric. ChatGPT leads on 2 of six criteria. A higher score does not make it right for every buyer — see the “choose if” lists above.
