AI Tools software profile
Gemini
Gemini is Google's AI assistant, with a capable free app and paid Google AI plans that raise limits, add Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and bundle cloud storage. For organisations, Gemini Enterprise starts at $21 per seat a month for teams up to 300, and $30 for editions with enterprise IT controls. Consumer prices are localised, so USD consumer prices are not verified here.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free app includes Deep Research, image generation, Gemini Live and Canvas
- Paid plans bring Gemini into Gmail and Docs
- Gemini Enterprise Business from $21 per seat for up to 300 people
- Consumer plans bundle large cloud storage (400 GB to 20 TB)
- Enterprise edition connects to non-Google tools including Microsoft 365 and Jira
Limitations
- USD consumer prices not verified because the page shows local pricing
- Consumer bundles include services you may not need
- Trial length was not stated on the page
- Data-training terms were not verified in this profile
What is Gemini?
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant. The free Gemini app includes image generation and editing, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems. Paid Google AI plans raise usage limits, add Gemini in Gmail and Docs, add Google Flow credits and include more cloud storage. For organisations, Google sells Gemini Enterprise, which connects to tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, HubSpot and Jira.
Who should use Gemini?
- People and teams who work in Gmail and Google Docs, where paid plans bring Gemini into those apps.
- Small businesses up to 300 people on Gemini Enterprise Business, which Google says needs no IT setup.
- Organisations needing enterprise IT controls on the Standard and Plus editions.
Plans and what they include
| Plan | Usage | Notable inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Base limits | Gemini app, image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas, Gems, 15 GB storage |
| Google AI Plus | Up to 2x free limits | Gemini in Gmail and Vids, Google Flow (200 credits), 400 GB storage |
| Google AI Pro | Up to 4x free limits | Pro model, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, Google Flow (1,000 credits), YouTube Premium Lite, 5 TB storage |
| Google AI Ultra | 5x or 20x AI Pro limits | Google Flow (10,000 or 25,000 credits), Gemini in Gmail and Docs, 20 TB storage, early access to features |
Gemini pricing
Business: Gemini Enterprise Business starts at $21 per seat per month for teams of up to 300. Standard and Plus editions start at $30 per seat per month with unlimited seats and enterprise IT controls.
Consumer plans are shown in local currency. From our location (India) on 20 Oct 2026 the page showed Google AI Plus at ₹399 a month, AI Pro at ₹1,950, and AI Ultra from ₹6,500 (or ₹19,500 for the 20x tier). USD consumer prices were not verified. The page did not state a trial length.
Ease of use and implementation
SoftPilot has not run controlled tests of Gemini. Because consumer plans bundle storage and other Google services, compare them on the AI features you need rather than the bundle. For business use, choose between the Business edition (up to 300 people) and Standard or Plus based on the admin controls you require.
Gemini compared with close alternatives
| Tool | Business entry price | Works inside |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini | $21/seat/mo (Business edition) | Gmail, Docs (paid plans); connects to Workspace, Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Jira |
| Claude | $20/seat/mo annual (Team standard) | Claude apps; Claude Code |
| ChatGPT | Business standard seat (regional pricing) | Connects to Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, Microsoft 365 |
Should you shortlist Gemini?
Shortlist Gemini if your organisation runs on Google Workspace, or you want an assistant bundled with storage and other Google services.
Look elsewhere if you are a Microsoft-centred organisation (pilot ChatGPT or Claude), or need cited research as the main use (consider Perplexity).
Gemini FAQs
Is Gemini free?
Yes. The free Gemini app includes image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems, with 15 GB of storage.
How much is Gemini for business?
Gemini Enterprise Business starts at $21 per seat per month for up to 300 people; Standard and Plus start at $30 per seat per month.
Which plans put Gemini in Gmail and Docs?
Google AI Plus lists Gemini in Gmail and Vids; AI Pro and AI Ultra list Gemini in Gmail and Docs.
Sources and methodology
This profile is desk research: SoftPilot has not tested this product hands-on. Facts come from the sources below, checked on the dates shown. Prices, plans and limits change often; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. How we research software.
- Gemini subscriptions accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Claude pricing accessed 20 Oct 2026
- ChatGPT pricing accessed 20 Oct 2026
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