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ChatGPT vs Google Gemini: free plans compared

Both are in Chatbots & LLMs. Here is what each gives you for free, from the vendors’ pricing pages, with the date we last verified each offer (latest ).

ChatGPT
ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI assistant for chat, writing, image creation, research and coding. It runs on the web, desktop and mobile apps.
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Google Gemini
Gemini is Google's AI assistant for writing, planning, brainstorming and research. It works on the web and in the Gemini mobile app, with paid tiers sold as Google AI plans.
How to get Google Gemini freeFree Google Gemini alternatives
Free plans compared: ChatGPT, Google Gemini
ChatGPTChatbots & LLMsTry
Google GeminiChatbots & LLMsTry
Free plan
  • Free forever
  • Unlimited text chats with GPT-6 (subject to abuse guardrails)
  • Limited messages with uploads
  • Limited image creation
  • Limited voice chats
  • Limited deep research
  • Free forever
  • Free $0/month with a Google Account
How long it's freeFree foreverFree forever
Cheapest paid plan$8/moGo$9.99/moGoogle AI Plus
Best forChat with an AI assistantEveryone, Students, Knowledge workersChat with an AI assistant, Write code with AI, Write articles & copyGoogle users, Students, Knowledge workers
Limitations
  • Free plan has limited memory and context
  • Limited Codex access on Free
  • Age limits (18+), language availability and per-session feature limits may apply
How to get it freeNo signup
  1. 1Open chatgpt.com and start chatting
  2. 2Sign up for free to save chats, create images and upload files
Get the free plan 		No signup
  1. 1Open gemini.google.com and start chatting
  2. 2Sign in with a Google account to save activity
Get the free plan
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ChatGPT vs Google Gemini: common questions

Is ChatGPT or Google Gemini free?
Both have a free option. ChatGPT has a free plan: GPT-6 chats with limits on uploads, images, voice and deep research (checked 2026-10-18). Google Gemini has a free plan: Free $0/month with a Google Account (checked 2026-10-18).
Which free plan includes more?
It depends on what you need; here is what each free plan includes. ChatGPT: Unlimited text chats with GPT-6 (subject to abuse guardrails); Limited messages with uploads; Limited image creation; Limited voice chats (source: openai.com, checked 2026-10-18). Google Gemini: Free $0/month with a Google Account (source: gemini.google, checked 2026-10-18).
How do I get each for free?
ChatGPT: Open chatgpt.com and start chatting; Sign up for free to save chats, create images and upload files (checked 2026-10-18). Google Gemini: Open gemini.google.com and start chatting; Sign in with a Google account to save activity (checked 2026-10-18).

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