ChatGPT vs Gemini

ChatGPT and Gemini sit in the same category and share 10 tasks. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

ChatGPT wins for 20 of 20 roles in our data. Gemini starts at $14/mo and ChatGPT at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Side by side

ChatGPT: All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs.

Gemini: Google's chat with access to Drive, Gmail and Sheets, deep research and a localized interface.

Tasks both handle

• Write a job ad and a job description
• Prepare a structured interview
• Write a sales call script
• Check a source document for required fields
• Run a quick counterparty check before a deal
• Build a competitor price review
• Write a series of company social media posts
• Check expense reports and receipts
• Build a Boolean search string for candidates
• Reply to comments and reviews on social media

Only ChatGPT covers

• Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line
• Write a business letter
• Get a spreadsheet formula from a plain-language request
• Analyze budget variances, actual versus plan
• Write a customer FAQ
• Write a sales proposal
• Reconcile the trial balance with the bank and source documents
• Prepare a reply to a tax authority request

Only Gemini covers

• Turn a scanned document into editable text
• Transcribe an audio recording of a conversation

Pitfalls to watch at work

ChatGPT

• On the free and personal paid plans, chats may be used for training by default: in Settings, Data controls, turn off Improve the model for everyone before your first work task
• Employee names and tax IDs, account details, amounts and contract terms go into the chat only anonymized: replace them with [Employee 1], [Counterparty], [X]
• The model invents statute numbers, court decisions and links in a confident tone: check every such fact in the primary source

Gemini

• In a personal account, turn off Gemini activity saving (Keep Activity), otherwise conversations may be reviewed by people and used for training
• When Gemini has access to Gmail and Drive it sees all your mail and files: use a corporate Workspace account for work data, keeping it off personal accounts
• Deep Research pulls sources from the web into the report: check that every link opens and really contains the stated claim

FAQ

Is ChatGPT or Gemini better for work?

In our data ChatGPT is the better choice for 20 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Gemini?

Gemini starts at $14/mo and ChatGPT at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do ChatGPT and Gemini have free plans?

ChatGPT: Yes. The default model with a limited number of messages every few hours, after which it switches to a lighter model; file uploads and image generation with small limits; no Projects with large files and no full Deep Research. Gemini: Yes. A fast model with no cap on ordinary requests, a few runs of Deep Research and the strong model per day, a limited number of files per request, no Gemini side panel in Docs and Sheets.

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Compare Gemini with

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