Gemini vs ChatGPT
Google's assistant and OpenAI's, compared plainly. Both are in Chatly.
Where each one wins
Gemini wins
Price to start
Google's cheapest paid plan costs less: AI Plus is $4.99 a month against $8 for ChatGPT Go.
- Gemini wins
Google apps
Gemini works inside Gmail and Docs on paid plans, and Google AI Pro adds 5 TB of storage.
- Tie
Images
Both make and edit images in the chat: Gemini with Nano Banana, ChatGPT with its own image model.
- Tie
Free use
Both free plans are generous. Gemini's includes Deep Research; ChatGPT's has no message cap but shows ads.
ChatGPT wins
Chat limits
ChatGPT removed the cap on chat messages on every plan in August 2026. Gemini's usage refreshes every five hours, with a weekly cap.
Gemini and ChatGPT at a glance
| Feature | Gemini | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | |
| Newest models | Gemini 3.8 Flash; 3.1 Pro is still a preview | GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol |
| In Chatly | Yes: Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash | Yes, every model above |
| Free plan | Yes, with 3.6 Flash and some 3.1 Pro | Yes, with GPT 5.6 Luna, and ads |
| Paid plans | AI Plus $4.99, AI Pro $19.99, AI Ultra from $99.99 a month | Go $8, Plus $20, Pro from $100 a month |
| Makes images | Yes, with Nano Banana | Yes, in the chat |
| Web search | Yes, with Deep Research | Yes |
Or use both, in one place
Google AI Pro and ChatGPT Plus cost about $40 a month together. In Chatly both sit in one model picker, with Claude, Grok and more. Ask in the box above, then switch models in the same chat.
- Gemini 3.1 ProDeep research & multi-step logic.
- GPT-6 AstraNEWOpenAI's GPT-6 flagship.
- Gemini 3.6 FlashSharper Flash, leaner outputs.
- GPT 5.6NEWOpenAI's newest frontier flagship.
Pricing
| Plan | Gemini | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, 3.6 Flash and some 3.1 Pro | $0, GPT 5.6 Luna, with ads |
| Cheapest paid | AI Plus, $4.99 a month | Go, $8 a month |
| Main paid plan | AI Pro, $19.99 a month | Plus, $20 a month |
| Heavy use | AI Ultra, $99.99 or $199.99 a month | Pro, $100, $200 or $500 a month |
| Teams | Sold with Google Workspace | Business, $25 a user a month ($20 billed yearly) |
Prices in US dollars. Taxes and local prices vary.
Then put the answer to work
The same plan runs the agent behind the chat. It makes the files, not just the text, and works with Gmail, Slack and 40+ other apps.
Turn an answer into slides
A deck with real charts and speaker notes, ready to present or edit.
Write the document
Reports, proposals, contracts and invoices, formatted and ready to send.
Build the spreadsheet
Budgets, trackers and models that arrive built, filled in and charted.
Publish a website
A landing page or a full site, live on its own link from one request.
Make the images
Product shots, headshots and social posts from the top image models.
Research with sources
Deep research that reads the web for you and cites every claim.
Chatly plans
Three plans, and Teams on top: pick how long you pay for, and how many credits.
Standard
$18/ month, billed quarterly
Perfect for getting started with AI
Subscribe7K credits / month
- Flash and Pro modes
- 3 concurrent agent tasks
- 2 scheduled tasks
- Connect up to 2 apps, like Gmail and Slack
- 2 knowledge bases
- Commercial usage rights
- Build and publish websites
- Create presentation-ready slides
- Deep research with citations
- Generate docs, sheets and audio
- Generate images and videos
Professional
$36/ month, billed quarterly
More credits, more room to create
Subscribe- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- 5 concurrent agent tasks
- 5 scheduled tasks
- Connect up to 5 apps, like Gmail and Slack
- 5 knowledge bases
- Commercial usage rights
- Build and publish websites
- Create presentation-ready slides
- Deep research with citations
- Generate docs, sheets and audio
- Generate images and videos
- AI ad creator
- AI video editor
Ultra
$183/ month, billed quarterly
Built for power users who never hit limits
Subscribe- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- Unlimited concurrent agent tasks
- 25 scheduled tasks
- Connect all 40+ apps
- 25 knowledge bases
- Commercial usage rights
- Build and publish websites
- Create presentation-ready slides
- Deep research with citations
- Generate docs, sheets and audio
- Generate images and videos
- AI ad creator
- AI video editor
- Early access to new models
Chatly for Teams: pooled credits and shared seats, from three seats. Talk to us
Which should you choose?
Choose Gemini if
- You work in Gmail, Docs and Google Drive all day
- You want the cheapest paid step (AI Plus, $4.99)
- You want 5 TB of Google storage with your plan
Choose ChatGPT if
- You want no cap on chat messages
- You want OpenAI's GPT-6 models in the Work agent and Codex
- You want a free plan with unlimited chat text
Common questions
Is Gemini better than ChatGPT?
Neither wins everywhere. Gemini suits people who work in Google's apps and want the cheapest paid step; ChatGPT has no cap on chat messages and puts OpenAI's GPT-6 models in its Work agent and Codex. The quickest way to decide is to ask both the same question.
Which is cheaper, Gemini or ChatGPT?
Google AI Plus costs $4.99 a month and ChatGPT Go $8. The main plans cost about the same: Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month and ChatGPT Plus is $20.
Are Gemini and ChatGPT free?
Both have free plans. Gemini's includes Gemini 3.6 Flash, some Gemini 3.1 Pro and Deep Research. ChatGPT's runs GPT 5.6 Luna with no cap on chat messages, and shows ads.
Which Gemini and GPT models are in Chatly?
Gemini 3.1 Pro, 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash and two Flash Lite models, and GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT 5.6 (Sol, Terra and Luna), GPT 5.5 and GPT 5.4. Google's newest Flash (3.8) is not in Chatly yet.
Can I use Gemini and ChatGPT in one place?
Yes. Chatly puts Gemini and GPT models in one model picker with Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek and others, under one plan. Ask on one model, then switch and ask again in the same chat.
How current is this comparison?
Plans, prices and model names come from each company's own site. They change often, so check before you buy.
Product names belong to their owners and are used here only to compare. No endorsement is implied.
Chatly on your phone and your Mac
Chatly for iPhone
Brief a job on the train, approve the plan, and watch it finish. Every project you start here is on your phone.
Coming soon to the App Store
Chatly for Mac
The agent on your desktop, with the files, screenshots and spreadsheets you already have to hand.
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