Comparison
Claude vs Gemini
Use this as a starting point, then test both with the same real task before committing.
Criteria
Claude
Gemini
Best for
Long documents, thoughtful writing, and complex knowledge work
Users working heavily in the Google ecosystem
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Desktop
Web, iOS, Android
Pricing
Free + paid plans
Free + paid plans
Free option
Yes
Yes
Key features
long context, files, artifacts, coding, reasoning
multimodal, google ecosystem, files, research
Watch out
Feature availability varies by plan and region.
Capabilities and integrations can vary by account and market.