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Gemini vs Perplexity

Compare Gemini and Perplexity: subscription prices, documented feature access and usage conditions.

Selected plans: Plus vs Pro

These are specific plan tiers. Use the full plan lists below to compare other budgets.

FeatureGoogle AI PlusPerplexity Pro
Monthly price$4.99/mo
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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$20.00/mo
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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General chat & writingIncluded
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Gemini app access.

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Included
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Search-based questions and answers.

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Native research toolIncluded
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Includes Free Deep Research with higher plan access.

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Included
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Research access with monthly limits.

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Native photo & image generationIncluded
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Includes Free image generation with higher plan access.

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Included
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Image generation is listed on Pro.

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Codex via ChatGPTNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Google AI. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Claude Code via ClaudeNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Google AI. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Cursor editor plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to Google AI. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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GitHub Copilot plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Google AI. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Gemini writing in Gmail & DocsPartially included
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Includes writing help in Gmail. Google lists writing help in Docs for Pro and Ultra. Plus does not meet the requirement for writing help in both apps.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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5 TB Google storageNot included
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This plan lists 400 GB, not 5 TB.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Usage limitsPaid Google plans require an eligible personal account. Features vary by region and language.
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Paid Google plans require an eligible personal account. Features vary by region and language.

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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.

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How to choose

Gemini is listed here for chat and google app integrations. Perplexity is listed for search and research. Compare the specific tools and allowances you need before choosing.

A lower fee does not establish better output quality or sufficient capacity. “Unverified” means we have not confirmed a fact; it does not mean the feature is absent.

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All tracked plans

PlanMonthly feeAnnual billingUsage conditionsSources
Google AI Plus$4.99/moAnnual offer unverifiedPaid Google plans require an eligible personal account. Features vary by region and language.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Google AI Pro$19.99/moAnnual offer unverifiedPersonal account and age eligibility apply. Limits vary; the same allowance is not promised for every task.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Gemini FreeFreeNo subscription feeModels and advanced features have lower allowances; account eligibility applies.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Google AI UltraFrom $99.99/moAnnual offer unverifiedGoogle lists two Ultra levels: 99.99 with 5x AI Pro usage and 199.99 with 20x. Only the starting price is stored, so this family is excluded from automated cost matching. Restricted to eligible personal accounts aged 18+. YouTube Premium, Google Flow credits and Notebook access vary by level and country.
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Starting price; exact tier cost requires confirmation.

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Perplexity Pro$20.00/mo$200.00 upfrontPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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Perplexity FreeFreeNo subscription feeVery limited Pro Search, limited uploads and lower research access.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Perplexity Max$200.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedMax includes 10,000 monthly Computer credits and Model Council access. The annual list price is not confirmed from an official English page, so no yearly figure is stored. Usage limits still apply.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Selected individual plans · USD · Before tax. Source check dates apply to individual facts, not the entire site. Older facts require review after 30 days. API billing is separate.