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Claude vs Gemini

Initial editorial ratings, testing in progress. Scores are editorial judgments, not benchmark results, and will be replaced by hands-on test scores. Sponsors never affect scores.

Claude and Gemini both appear in our writing & chat ranking. This page puts them side by side: our current ratings, what each costs and includes according to its own pricing page (checked 2026-10-15), and which one to pick for which job. Where we could not verify something on the official site, we say so instead of guessing.

At a glance

Scores by criterion

Our methodology weights five criteria. Per-criterion scores come from hands-on testing, which hasn't been done yet for this category, so we show the weights and leave the scores blank instead of making numbers up. The overall ratings above are editorial.

Key differences

Claude (9.0) for long-form writing; Gemini (8.5) for Workspace integration. Claude Pro is $20/month ($17 annually); Google AI Pro was €21.99/month in our check, including storage.

Claude in brief

Claude is our joint top pick for writing, rated 9.0/10 for long-form quality. The free plan is fuller than many expect, with web search, memory and connectors. Pro costs $20 a month ($17 billed annually) and includes Claude Code.

• Projects and more Claude models on Pro
• Claude Code included on Pro
• Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365 on Pro
• Max: higher output limits and priority access
• Free plan includes memory and connectors

Gemini in brief

Gemini's advantage is that it lives inside Google's apps: Gmail, Docs and Drive. Paid Google AI plans also bundle cloud storage. We rate it 8.5/10 for its Workspace integration.

• Gemini inside Gmail, Docs, Vids and other Google apps on paid plans
• Deep Research, Canvas and Gemini Live
• Image, video and music generation features
• Cloud storage bundled (e.g. 5 TB on Pro per the page)
• NotebookLM with higher limits on paid plans

Which should you pick?

Verdict: Pick Claude for writing quality. Pick Gemini if your documents live in Google.

How that maps to our criteria:

• Output quality (40%): until testing is done, our editorial ratings are the best guide: Claude 9.0/10, Gemini 8.5/10. Claude is rated higher.
• Value (15%): compare the free tiers in the table. Claude: Free plan: chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, code execution, memory, app connections and Artifacts. Gemini: Free with a Google account, including image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live and Canvas, with lower limits.
• Ease of use (15%): Claude is best for long documents and long-form writing. Gemini is best for people who already work in Google Workspace.
• Speed & reliability (20%) and Privacy & trust (10%): not yet tested. Before you commit, read each vendor's data-retention and training settings on its own site.

Frequently asked questions

Which includes cloud storage?

Google AI plans bundle storage; Claude plans don't.

Which is rated higher, Claude or Gemini?

Claude is rated higher in our initial editorial ratings (9.0 vs 8.5). These are not benchmark results; testing is in progress.

How much does Claude cost?

Pro $17/month with annual billing ($200 up front) or $20 monthly; Max from $100/month (5x or 20x Pro usage); Team and Enterprise plans separately.

How much does Gemini cost?

Shown to us in EUR for Lithuania: free at €0; Google AI Pro €21.99/month; Google AI Ultra from €99.99/month. A Google AI Plus tier is also listed. Prices vary by country.

When was pricing checked?

On 2026-10-15, on each tool's official pricing page. Prices change often, so confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.

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