Claude vs Gemini (2026)
Claude (Anthropic) and Gemini (Google) are AI assistants with free tiers and paid plans. The main structural difference is that Google AI plans bundle Gemini into Gmail, Docs and Google storage. We don't pick a winner; the right choice depends on your needs. We have not tested either product hands-on; everything below comes from the makers' own sites.
| Claude | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Anthropic's AI assistant for work: chat, hand off tasks, create docs, decks and spreadsheets, and run scheduled tasks across your apps. | Google's AI assistant for writing, planning and brainstorming. |
| Free plan | Yes: chat, web search, file creation and code execution, memory, connectors | Yes: Flash-Lite model, image generation and editing, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas, Gems, 15 GB storage |
| Paid plans (as of Oct 2026) | Pro $20/month ($17/month annual); Max from $100/month | Google AI Plus $4.99/month; Google AI Pro $19.99/month; Google AI Ultra from $99.99/month ($199.99 for 20x) |
| Inside your work apps | Claude for Microsoft 365 and Outlook, Claude in Chrome (paid plans); connectors to other apps | Gemini in Gmail and Vids on Plus; Gmail, Docs, Vids and more plus Gemini in Chrome on Pro |
| Storage bundled | None | 400 GB (Plus), 5 TB (Pro), from 20 TB (Ultra) across Gmail, Drive and Photos |
| Coding | Claude Code on all paid plans | Jules coding agent and Google Antigravity limits on Pro and Ultra |
| Business plans | Team (2 to 150 seats), Enterprise $20/seat/month plus API-rate usage | Gemini Enterprise Business edition from $21 per seat per month |
| Official site | https://claude.com/product/overview | https://gemini.google.com/ |
| Details | Claude page | Gemini page |
Who each one fits
Based on each maker's stated features, not on our own testing.
- Claude: Teams that work in Microsoft 365 or mixed tools, and developers who want Claude Code in the same plan.
- Gemini: People and small teams who already live in Gmail, Docs and Drive, since Google AI plans add Gemini inside those apps plus extra storage.
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FAQ
What is the difference between Claude and Gemini?
Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for work: chat, hand off tasks, create docs, decks and spreadsheets, and run scheduled tasks across your apps. Gemini: Google's AI assistant for writing, planning and brainstorming.
Is Gemini included with Google Workspace?
Google sells Gemini through Google AI plans for personal accounts (Plus, Pro, Ultra) and Gemini Enterprise editions for businesses (Business edition from $21 per seat per month). Check Google's site for your account type.
Which is better for coding?
We don't rank them. Claude's paid plans include Claude Code; Google AI Pro and Ultra include Jules and Antigravity limits.
How was this comparison made?
Only from what each product's official site says. We have not run hands-on tests, and we do not score, rank or pick a winner.
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