Gemini
Google assistant across web and Workspace, multimodal from the start, free to use with paid tiers for higher limits.
Quick facts
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes — free tier with lower usage limits and access to smaller models |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Developer | |
| Website | https://gemini.google.com |
What Gemini is
Gemini is the Google assistant, reachable through a web app, mobile apps and, in many accounts, inside Gmail, Docs and other Workspace products. It accepts text, images, audio and video as input, so a photo or a screen recording can be part of the question rather than only typed words. Different model sizes trade speed against depth, and paid tiers raise limits and unlock the more capable models, longer context and deeper integration with Google services. Workspace integration is the practical differentiator: summarising a long email thread or drafting inside a document without leaving it. The limits are regional availability and account type — features usually reach consumer accounts before organisation accounts, and some capabilities depend on an administrator enabling them. Answers still need checking, and data handling differs between consumer and Workspace plans. It can also generate images and, on supported plans, produce short video clips from a prompt.
Best for
- Summarising and drafting inside Gmail and Docs
- Questions that start from an image, screenshot or video
- Teams already standardised on Google Workspace
Not ideal for
- Organisations that require a non-Google cloud provider
- Work where every answer needs traceable citations
Pros
- Multimodal input without a separate tool
- Works inside the Workspace apps people already use
- Free tier is usable for everyday tasks
Cons
- Feature availability varies by region and account type
- Paid limits differ between consumer and business plans
- Answers need verification like any assistant
Pricing in detail
There is a free tier with lower limits and access to smaller models. Paid consumer plans are billed monthly and raise usage limits and unlock the more capable models; business plans are billed per seat through Workspace and add administrative controls and data terms. Because limits and model access differ between the consumer and business lines, confirm which one your account falls under before comparing prices.