Gemini
Multimodal assistant with deep research, long context and Workspace integration.
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Gemini vs Perplexity
Gemini (Google) and Perplexity (Perplexity) both sit in Search & Research. Gemini is the cheaper entry point at from $1/mo. Gemini shipped more tracked changes in the last 30 days (5 vs 3). Every value below comes from the latest crawl of the vendors' own pages.
| Attribute | Gemini | Perplexity Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Search & Research | Search & Research |
| Version | Gemini 3.8 Flash | Sonar API |
| Entry cost | from $1/mo | from $20/mo |
| Pricing tiers | Google AI Plus free · Google AI Pro free · Google AI Ultra free | Free free · Pro $20 · Max $200 · Enterprise Pro $40 |
| Model stack | Gemini 2.5 Flash Image · Gemini 3 Flash · Gemini 3 Pro · Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite · Gemini 3.1 Pro · Gemini 3.5 Flash · Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite · Gemini 3.5 Transcribe · Gemini 3.6 Flash · Gemini 3.7 Flash · Gemini 3.8 Flash · Gemini Omni · Gemini Omni Flash · Gemini Robotics · Lyria 3 · Nano Banana 2 · Nano Banana Pro · Veo 3.1 | Claude Opus 4.5 · Frontier Models · Gemini 3 Pro · GPT-5.2 · Sonar |
| Context window | millions of tokens | Varies by model |
| Public API | ||
| Routes models | ||
| Changes / 30d | 5 | 3 |
| Origin | Global | Global |
| Capabilities | Deep Research, Canvas, Gems, Workspace integration, Live voice, Agent mode, AI Inbox, Chrome auto browse | Cited answers, Deep research, Comet browser, Spaces, Shopping, Focus modes, Gateway API, Agent API |
Perplexity
Conversational search that cites its sources and offers deep research modes.
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