ChatGPT and Gemini, the two most popular AI chatbots, are constantly competing for user attention. They both receive regular updates and new features. Gemini performs better with complex information. However, there is no clear overall advantage, as ChatGPT handles logical tasks more effectively.
It all comes down to the subscription if you plan to invest in one of the services. Individual plans are almost the same in starting price: Basic plan of Gemini costs $19.99 monthly. On the other hand, ChatGPT is $20. The second tier differs more importantly: $249.99 for Gemini. This is in comparison to $200 for ChatGPT.
What features does the Google Gemini subscription include?
Gemini offers two levels: Google AI Pro at $19.99 monthly and Google AI Ultra at $249.99 monthly.
Ultra provides extended access even if most features are shared between the plans. For instance, Pro includes 1,000 AI credits per month for Flow or the AI video generator, plus Whisk, which converts images to video. Ultra, on the other hand, offers 25,000 credits. Ultra also allows more frequent use of Jules, a coding agent, NotebookLM, a research assistant, and Gemini within Google apps, though there are some limitations for using Gemini in Workspace.
Aside from premium access, Google AI Ultra unlocks exclusive tools: Gemini 2.5 Deep Think which is the most advanced reasoning model, and Project Mariner, an experimental assistant for parallel tasks. Ultra also includes YouTube Premium for individual plan. Both plans increase cloud storage shared across Photos, Drive, and Gmail. The free plan offers 15 GB, Pro provides 2 TB, and Ultra gives 30 TB.
ChatGPT offers four monthly subscription plans. Plus costs $20, Pro is $200, Business is $30 per user ($25 per user if billed yearly), and Enterprise has custom pricing.
While Business and Enterprise target commercial clients, Plus and Pro are targeted at personal use. All plans include unlimited messages, chat history, as well as access through Android, iOS, as well as web apps. However, model availability and limits depend.
