Software review
Gemini Review
The deepest Google/Android integration of any assistant here.
People already living in Gmail, Docs, Workspace or Android who want an assistant integrated into tools they already use daily.
Reached for specifically inside Google Workspace — Docs and Gmail integration saves real context-switching that a browser-tab assistant can't match. Outside that ecosystem we don't reach for it first.
- From
- $5 / mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5
Overview
Gemini is Google's assistant, sold under the newer "Google AI" subscription brand (Plus/Pro/Ultra) bundled with Google One cloud storage. Its real advantage is depth of integration — Gmail, Docs, Android, Workspace — rather than a single best benchmark score. Pricing and tier names have both changed more than once in 2026 (Ultra dropped from $250 and gained a new lower entry tier at Google I/O 2026), so treat the numbers here as more likely to be stale than the other three assistants.
Best for
People already living in Gmail, Docs, Workspace or Android who want an assistant integrated into tools they already use daily.
Not for
Anyone evaluating purely on model quality in isolation, or who wants pricing stability while budgeting.
How it performs
Each row is either our editorial view, drawn from using the product and reading around it, or a capability listed in the vendor’s own documentation — tagged so you know which. None of it is a controlled benchmark.
Integration into Gmail, Docs and Android is deeper than any competitor manages with browser extensions or plugins
EEditor’s viewStorage-bundled tiers mean many users are already paying for part of it via Google One
EEditor’s viewFree tier access via Google AI Studio is genuinely capable for experimentation
EEditor’s viewDeep integration into Gmail, Docs and Workspace
DDocsBundled with Google One cloud storage tiers
DDocsAndroid system-level assistant integration
DDocsAccess to Google AI Studio and Jules for experimentation and coding
DDocsPricing record
Captured from the vendor’s pricing page. Prices change — this is dated.
| Plan | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Gemini app access with usage limits; Google AI Studio for experimentation |
| AI Plus | $5 | ~$4.99/mo — expanded storage bundle, limited model access |
| AI Pro | $20 | ~$19.99/mo — the former 'Gemini Advanced'; full model access, Deep Research |
| AI Ultra | $100 | From ~$99.99/mo (5x usage) up to ~$199.99/mo (20x) — pricing and tier names have changed more than once in 2026; treat as approximate |
Vendors change plans often — confirm before you buy.
Sources: pricing and feature information captured from gemini.google.com on 16 Sept 2026. Editor comments are our own judgement, not vendor statements.