| Feature | Claude | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Writing, analysis and professional coding | Google ecosystem users and multimodal work |
| Free Plan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Paid Plan Starts At | Pro $20 per month | AI Plus $4.99 / AI Pro $19.99 per month |
| Context Window | Up to 1M tokens | Up to 1M+ tokens |
| Multimodal Input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Web Search | ✔ | ✔ |
| Open Source | — | — |
| Rating | ★ 4.8 | ★ 4.7 |
| Platforms | Web App, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Web App, Android, iOS |
Quick verdicts
Claude: The pick for long documents, careful writing and professional coding work - Claude Code alone justifies Pro for developers.
Google Gemini: Best value if you already live in Gmail and Docs - and the only major assistant with a $4.99 stepping-stone plan.