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Claude vs Google Gemini

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium
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Google Gemini

Google's AI assistant for chat, research, image and video creation, and Workspace apps

Freemium
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Verdict

Claude and Google Gemini are both AI Assistants tools. Claude scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Claude is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Best overall

Claude

  • Software developers
  • Writers and editors
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Knowledge workers

Choose Claude if

  • You want a tool built for coding and code review.
  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory.
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat.

Choose Google Gemini if

  • You want a tool built for everyday assistant tasks for people who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Android, plus research, multimodal analysis and quick image or video generation.
  • A capable free tier that includes Deep Research, Gemini Live, image generation and Canvas.
  • Integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps and YouTube for people already in Google's ecosystem.
Best for beginners
Claude
Best for business
Claude

Features

18 features compared.

  • Artifacts
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Projects
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Claude Code
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • File creation and code execution
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Web search and Research
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Memory
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Connectors
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Vision and document reading
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Claude
    Available
    Google Gemini
    Not available
  • Gemini Live
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Deep Research
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Image, Video and Music Generation
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Gems
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Canvas
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Google App Extensions
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Search Grounding
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Android App Actions
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available
  • Long-Context File Analysis
    Claude
    Not available
    Google Gemini
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Claude
    Freemium
    Google Gemini
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Claude
    Yes
    Google Gemini
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Claude
    $0
    Google Gemini
    $0
  • Plans
    Claude
    6 plans
    Google Gemini
    4 plans

Claude plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free for everyone, with the lowest usage limits

    • Chat on web
    • desktop and mobile
    • Web search
    • File creation and code execution
    • Memory across conversations
    • Artifacts
    • Connectors with remote MCP

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For everyday use; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Everything in Free
    • Claude Code
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Claude in Chrome
    • Microsoft 365 integration
    • Opus access
    • Fable available with paid usage credits

  • Max

    $100/month

    5x Pro usage every five hours and every week

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Fable included up to half the weekly limit
    • $100 per month in Claude Platform API credits
    • Early access to advanced features
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    For the longest tasks; no five-hour limit for verified accounts

    • Everything in Max
    • No 5-hour limit for verified accounts
    • 10x Pro usage every week
    • $200 per month in Claude Platform API credits (up from $100 on Max)
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

    Standard seat for teams of 2 to 150; $20 per seat when billed annually. Premium seat is $125 monthly or $100 annually

    • Claude Code and Cowork
    • Central billing and administration
    • SSO
    • Admin controls for connectors
    • More usage than Pro on Standard seats
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage
    • Up to $500 per month in pooled API credits

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Seat price billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Admin-set user and org spend limits
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • Custom data retention controls
    • Network-level access control
    • IP allowlisting
    • HIPAA-ready offering available
    • Claude Security (beta)

Google Gemini plans

  • Free

    $0

    Standard usage limits with the Flash-Lite model and 15 GB of storage.

    • Image generation and editing
    • Deep Research
    • Gemini Live
    • Canvas
    • Gems
    • limited Google Flow access

  • Google AI Plus

    $4.99/month

    About 2x the free usage limits with the Flash model and 400 GB of storage.

    • Video generation
    • 200 Google Flow credits
    • 400 GB storage
    • higher limits

  • Google AI Pro

    Most popular

    $19.99/month

    About 4x the free usage limits with Pro models and 5 TB of storage.

    • Pro model access
    • 1,000 Google Flow credits
    • 5 TB storage
    • Gemini in Gmail and Docs
    • Google Antigravity access

  • Google AI Ultra

    $99.99/month

    Highest limits: 5x Pro limits from $99.99 or 20x Pro limits at $199.99, with 20 TB or more of storage.

    • Highest access to Pro and Flash models
    • 10,000 or 25,000 Google Flow credits
    • Project Genie
    • YouTube Premium individual plan
    • early access to new features

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Claude
9.1overall
Google Gemini
8.7overall

  • Coding & Syntax

    Claude
    9.3
    Google Gemini
    Not rated

  • Reasoning & Logic

    Claude
    9.2
    Google Gemini
    Not rated

  • Long Context

    Claude
    9.0
    Google Gemini
    Not rated

  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Claude
    9.2
    Google Gemini
    Not rated

  • Safety & Alignment

    Claude
    8.8
    Google Gemini
    Not rated

  • Multimodal Capability

    Claude
    Not rated
    Google Gemini
    9.0

  • Google Workspace Integration

    Claude
    Not rated
    Google Gemini
    9.2

  • Reasoning & Factuality

    Claude
    Not rated
    Google Gemini
    8.6

  • Coding & Logic

    Claude
    Not rated
    Google Gemini
    8.5

  • Value for Money

    Claude
    Not rated
    Google Gemini
    8.4

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Claude

Pros

  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat
  • Claude Code is included with Pro, Max, Ultra and Team
  • Connectors use MCP to reach Slack, Google Workspace and other tools
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS and as a Chrome extension, plus an API and major cloud platforms

Cons

  • Usage limits on every plan, with weekly caps (and five-hour caps below Ultra) and no published message counts
  • Does not generate images
  • The higher individual tiers are costly: Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month
  • Linux desktop app is still in beta

Google Gemini

Pros

  • A capable free tier that includes Deep Research, Gemini Live, image generation and Canvas
  • Integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps and YouTube for people already in Google's ecosystem
  • Native handling of text, voice, images, video and files in one app
  • Low-cost AI Plus tier at $4.99 per month, plus bundled storage on every paid plan
  • Available on web, Android and iOS, with Android app automation

Cons

  • Higher-end models and Workspace integration require the $19.99 per month Pro plan or above
  • Usage limits depend on prompt complexity and reset every 5 hours until a weekly cap, which makes capacity hard to predict
  • The top Ultra plans cost $99.99 to $199.99 per month
  • Some features vary by country, language and age, so availability differs between users

Platforms

  • Web
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Supported
  • Windows
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Supported
  • Android
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Supported
  • API
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Claude
    Not supported
    Google Gemini
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Claude
    Supported
    Google Gemini
    Not supported

Integrations

Claude

7 integrations
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • MCP connectors
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Foundry

Google Gemini

6 integrations
  • Gmail
  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Google Maps
  • YouTube
  • Google Search

Company

  • Company
    Claude
    Anthropic
    Google Gemini
    Google
  • Founded
    Claude
    2021
    Google Gemini
    1998
  • Headquarters
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
    Google Gemini
    Mountain View, California, USA
  • Monthly users
    Claude
    Not listed
    Google Gemini
    1B+
  • Listing
    Claude
    Claimed
    Google Gemini
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude better than Google Gemini?

It depends on your workflow. Claude is built for coding and code review. Google Gemini is built for everyday assistant tasks for people who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Android, plus research, multimodal analysis and quick image or video generation.

What are the key feature differences between Claude and Google Gemini?

Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Google Gemini: Google's AI assistant for chat, research, image and video creation, and Workspace apps. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Claude or Google Gemini have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Claude is freemium and Google Gemini is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Claude or Google Gemini?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.