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Compared · prices checked 10 November 2026
Gemini vs Claude
Pick Gemini if you live in Gmail, Docs and Android, or want a low-priced paid tier. Pick Claude if your work is long writing, long documents, analysis or code and you want clear, readable output. Both have a free plan; Gemini's paid tiers are priced in rupees from ₹399 a month for Google AI Plus, while Claude Pro is $17 a month billed yearly or $20 monthly.
Gemini
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
Read from gemini.google on 10 November 2026
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?”
Claude
Anthropic
Anthropic's assistant for writing, analysis, research and agent work, on the web, desktop and phone.
Pick it when
Long writing, long documents and code
For
Someone whose work is long writing, analysis or code and who wants clear, readable output.
What it costs
Free; Pro $17 a month billed yearly ($20 monthly); Max $100 and Ultra $200 a month; Team $20 a seat a month billed yearly
Read from claude.com on 10 November 2026
Free plan with limited use every 5 hours and every week, including Claude Design, Slides and Docs
Founders on eChai
8 of 25 named it for “Which AI agents are running in your stack right now?”
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