Gemini
Chat assistant from Google that connects to Gmail, Docs and Drive, with strong multimodal input for images and video.
What is Gemini?
Gemini is Google's AI assistant and the natural choice if your work already lives in Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive. It can draft and summarise inside those apps, and on the web it draws on Google Search to answer questions about current topics.
It handles images and video well as input, so you can show it a photo or a screenshot and ask about it. Its context window is large, which helps with long files. Quality can feel uneven from one task to another, and the deeper Workspace features require a paid Google plan.
Key features
How to get started
- Open gemini.google.com with your Google account.
- Connect Gmail or Drive when prompted if you want it to work with your own files.
- Try a screenshot or photo question to see its image understanding.
Best for people who live in Google's apps. If you don't, compare it with ChatGPT and Claude on your own tasks before paying.
Best for
- Google Workspace users
- Quick research
- Understanding images
Strengths
- Tight Google integration
- Large context window
Limits
- Workspace features need a paid plan
- Quality varies by task
Questions
Is Gemini free?
Gemini has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.
What is Gemini best for?
Gemini is best for: Google Workspace users, Quick research, and Understanding images.
What are the best alternatives to Gemini?
Popular alternatives in Chat & Assistants include ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and DeepSeek.
Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Gemini website.