Gemini vs Perplexity
Side-by-side on price, features and best fit — plus a quick verdict.
| Gemini | Perplexity | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo (AI Pro) | $20/mo (Pro) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | AI Chatbots & Assistants | AI Search & Research |
| Best for | Google Workspace users, research, everyday questions | research, fact-checking, fast answers with sources |
Gemini
Google's AI assistant, deeply integrated with Workspace and Search.
$20/mo (AI Pro)
Free tier available
- Google Workspace integration
- Multimodal (text, image, audio)
- Long context
- Deep Research mode
Perplexity
AI answer engine that cites its sources for every claim.
$20/mo (Pro)
Free tier available
- Cited answers
- Live web search
- Focus modes
- File upload
- Pro search
Verdict
Choose Gemini if you want Google Workspace users; pick Perplexity for research. Both are worth a quick trial before committing.