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Claude 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 ).

Claude
Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant for chat, writing, analysis and coding on web, desktop and mobile. It can search the web, create files and run code.
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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.
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Free plans compared: Claude, Google Gemini
ClaudeChatbots & LLMsTry
Google GeminiChatbots & LLMsTry
Free plan
  • Free forever
  • Chat on web, desktop and mobile with web search and file creation; usage limits apply
  • Free forever
  • Free $0/month with a Google Account
How long it's freeFree foreverFree forever
Cheapest paid plan$20/moPro$9.99/moGoogle AI Plus
Best forChat with an AI assistant, Write code with AI, Automate workflowsKnowledge workers, Writers, DevelopersChat with an AI assistant, Write code with AI, Write articles & copyGoogle users, Students, Knowledge workers
Limitations
  • Claude Code is included only on paid plans
  • Usage limits reset per five-hour session
  • Age limits (18+), language availability and per-session feature limits may apply
How to get it freeFree account · email, Google or Apple
  1. 1Sign up with Google, Apple or email
  2. 2Chat on the Free plan
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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Claude vs Google Gemini: common questions

Is Claude or Google Gemini free?
Both have a free option. Claude has a free plan: Chat on web, desktop and mobile with web search and file creation; usage limits apply (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. Claude: Chat on web, desktop and mobile with web search and file creation; usage limits apply (source: anthropic.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?
Claude: Sign up with Google, Apple or email; Chat on the Free plan (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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