Google Gemini vs Perplexity
Both cover search. Google Gemini is the cheaper way in at $4.99/mo — $12.01/mo less than Perplexity.
Entry cost
Google Gemini $4.99/mo
Google's assistant, bundled with Workspace and Drive.
Free tier: yes · Billing: seat
Perplexity $17/mo
Answer engine that cites its sources on every response.
Free tier: yes · Billing: seat
Plan by plan
| Google Gemini | Price | Perplexity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99 | Pro | $17 |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99 | Max | $167 |
Which to pick
Google Gemini — Teams already living inside Google Workspace.
Perplexity — Research where you need to check the source, fast.
Google Gemini checked 2026-10-14 · Perplexity checked 2026-10-16