Gemini

Freemium 83/100 · DOA score

Gemini is Google’s assistant (formerly Bard, 2023). It fits if you already use Gmail, Drive or Docs. There is a free plan, Google AI Plus (from €4.99 / month), Pro (€21.99) and Ultra (€99.99 or €219.99), at Spanish prices. Easy to use. For long writing jobs, Claude or ChatGPT sometimes do better.

Page updated on 9 October 2026 · How we score

Writing Research Getting work done Study Image Free with paid extras Easy

Go to the official site ↗ Official getting-started guide

When it launched

Google · 2023

Languages

Strong across Google languages. Spanish and English work very well.

Where it runs

Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad · Windows

Plans and price (guide)

Free · €0 / month
Chat and basic features with limits.
Google AI Plus · from €4.99 / month
Twice the free usage, plus Gemini in Gmail and Docs.
Google AI Pro · €21.99 / month
Four times the free usage and 5 TB of storage.
Google AI Ultra · €99.99 or €219.99 / month
Heavy use: 5× or 20× the Pro limits.

What you can do

Native Workspace integration
Multimodal chat and image generation
Capable Android app

Pros

Free and well connected to Google's ecosystem
Useful for students on Drive and Classroom
Fits Gmail, Drive and Docs
Answers quickly in clear language
You can paste a long text and ask for a summary
Useful on a phone when you do not have a computer

Limits and plans

Quality varies by selected model
Less fine control than Claude on long texts

What it is good for

Anyone already living in Gmail and Docs
Students who need a solid free plan
Study with material you already have in Drive
Answer everyday questions
Prepare a meeting or a class
Improve a piece of writing before you send it
Translate without losing the meaning

How to get started with Gemini

Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

Alternatives to Gemini

ChatGPT Perplexity Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

See all alternatives to Gemini →

Compare all AI chats: free plan, price, models and privacy →

Comparisons

ChatGPT vs Gemini Claude vs Gemini Gemini vs Perplexity

Gemini: frequently asked questions

What is Gemini for?

Google assistant integrated with Gmail, Docs, Drive and YouTube. Strong at search and Google-account context.

Is Gemini free?

It has a free version with limits. Free. Google AI Plus from €4.99, Pro €21.99 and Ultra from €99.99 a month (prices in Spain). Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Gemini work on?

It works on Browser, Android, iPhone / iPad and Windows.

Is Gemini hard to use?

It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.

What are the alternatives to Gemini?

The closest are ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM). You can see them all on the alternatives to Gemini page.