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 of this role's tasks against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| Lawyer | Gemini | covers 3 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| HR manager | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| Finance manager | Gemini | covers 1 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| Manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Marketer | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Sales manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3 |
| Data analyst | Either one | even on tasks, Grok is cheaper to start |
| Teacher | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3; part of the role's core toolkit |
| Executive assistant | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3 |
| Logistics manager | Gemini | covers 10 of this role's tasks against 3 |
| Procurement manager | Gemini | covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role |
| Secretary | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3 |
| Recruiter | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| HR administrator | Gemini | covers 5 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| Tax consultant | Gemini | covers 4 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| Auditor | Gemini | covers 4 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| Economist | Gemini | covers 1 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role |
| Project manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3 |
| Social media manager | Gemini | covers 9 of this role's tasks against 3; part of the role's core toolkit |
Side by side
| Gemini | Grok | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | 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
- Run a quick counterparty check before a deal
- Write a job ad and a job description
- Prepare a structured interview
- Check a source document for required fields
- Write a sales call script
- Turn a scanned document into editable text
- Check expense reports and receipts
- Build a Boolean search string for candidates
Only Grok covers
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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