Gemini vs Grok

Gemini and Grok sit in the same category and share 2 tasks. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Gemini wins for 19 of 20 roles in our data. Grok starts at $8/mo and Gemini at $14/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Lawyer	Gemini	covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
HR manager	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Finance manager	Gemini	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; part of the role's core toolkit
Marketer	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; part of the role's core toolkit
Sales manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Data analyst	Either one	even on tasks, Grok is cheaper to start
Teacher	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; part of the role's core toolkit
Executive assistant	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Logistics manager	Gemini	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Procurement manager	Gemini	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Secretary	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Recruiter	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR administrator	Gemini	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Tax consultant	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Auditor	Gemini	covers 4 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Economist	Gemini	covers 1 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Project manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Social media manager	Gemini	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; part of the role's core toolkit

Side by side

	Gemini	Grok
Vendor	Google	xAI
Category	Chat assistants	Chat assistants
Free plan	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	Yes: A limited number of messages every few hours, limited reasoning and DeepSearch, image generation with a small quota
Cheapest paid plan	Google Workspace Business Standard, $14/mo	X Premium, $8/mo
Top plan	Google AI Ultra, $249.99/mo	SuperGrok Heavy, $300/mo
Tasks covered	12	3

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

Grok: xAI chat with real-time access to the X feed, for mention monitoring and quick reviews.

Tasks both handle

Only Gemini covers

Only Grok covers

Analyze customer reviews by topic

Pitfalls to watch at work

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

Grok

The default model has fewer guardrails on style and claims: proofread client-facing text more carefully than after other chats
In X settings, turn off permission for Grok to train on your posts and conversations, which is on by default
X data is people's posts rather than facts: check a quote from the feed in the primary source before it goes into a report

FAQ

Is Gemini or Grok better for work?

In our data Gemini is the better choice for 19 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Gemini or Grok?

Grok starts at $8/mo and Gemini at $14/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Gemini and Grok have free plans?

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. Grok: Yes. A limited number of messages every few hours, limited reasoning and DeepSearch, image generation with a small quota.

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