Gemini vs Perplexity
Perplexity scores 8.7 to Gemini's 7.9 among the AI assistants we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.
Perplexity wins, 8.7 to 7.9
Gemini uniquely has 18 features · Perplexity uniquely has 13 features.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Team workspace: Perplexity yes, Gemini no
- Cheapest paid plan, monthly: $4.99 against $20
- But Perplexity leads on full use on the cheapest paid plan: Included against Limited
- Ways to reach support: 4 support channels against 2 support channels
- SOC 2: Perplexity yes, Gemini does not say
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other AI assistants we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. Perplexity leads on 2 of 4 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Published by only one of them
Where they match (8)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Gemini
Perplexity
For everything else about each tool, read the full Gemini review and Perplexity review.
Gemini vs Perplexity: common questions
Which is better, Gemini or Perplexity?
Perplexity scores 8.7 and Gemini 7.9 out of 10 among the AI assistants we rate. Perplexity is ahead on where it works and privacy and trust. Gemini is ahead on pricing.
Is Gemini or Perplexity cheaper?
Gemini's cheapest paid plan is $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus) and Perplexity's is $20/mo (Pro). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
What can Perplexity do that Gemini cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: team workspace.
