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Compared · prices checked 10 November 2026

Gemini vs ChatGPT

Pick Gemini if you live in Gmail, Docs and Android, or want a low-priced paid tier. Pick ChatGPT if you want the most in one app, from chat and files to images, deep research and agent work, and its free plan includes limited Codex. Both are free to start; Gemini prices in rupees with Google AI Plus at ₹399 a month and AI Pro at ₹1,950 a month, while ChatGPT has Go at $8 and Plus at $20 a month.

Gemini

Google

Google's assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs, Drive and Android, with Deep Research and agents.

Pick it when

You live in Gmail, Docs and Android

For

Someone who lives in Google's apps, or wants a low-priced paid tier.

What it costs

Free; Google AI Plus ₹399 a month; AI Pro ₹1,950 a month; Ultra from ₹6,500 a month

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Free plan with Deep Research, Gemini Live and Gemini Notebook

In India

Rupee prices on Google's India page; students can claim a plan at no cost for a year if redeemed by 31 December 2026, then AI Plus at ₹399 a month

Founders on eChai

6 of 25 named it for “Which AI agents are running in your stack right now?”

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ChatGPT

OpenAI

OpenAI's assistant for chat, files, images, deep research and agent work, on the web, phone and desktop.

Pick it when

Most people: the most in one app

For

Anyone who wants one assistant with the widest set of features, from a free tier up.

What it costs

Free; Go $8 a month; Plus $20 a month; Pro from $100 a month

Read from chatgpt.com on 10 November 2026

Free plan with unlimited text chats and limited uploads, images, deep research and Codex

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