Versus comparison
Gemini vs Grok
Google-native AI assistance across search, docs, Gmail, Android, and multimodal tasks · Coding and agentic work on the newest models, real-time X data answers, always-on Grok Bot agents, and building apps/sites in Build Mode
| Decision point | Gemini | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Google-native AI assistance across search, docs, Gmail, Android, and multimodal tasks | Coding and agentic work on the newest models, real-time X data answers, always-on Grok Bot agents, and building apps/sites in Build Mode |
| Category | General AI Assistant | General AI Assistant |
| Price | Free + paid plans | Free tier; SuperGrok $30/mo; SuperGrok Plus $100/mo; API from $1–$6 per 1M tokens |
| AIToolsEssentials score | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
Evidence status
For US personal accounts, Gemini Free is $0 per month, Google AI Pro is $19.99 per month, and Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99 per month, with a $199.99 option offering higher limits. For organizations, Gemini is included as a core service in eligible Google Workspace editions; official US Workspace rates are $8.40/$7 per user per month for Business Starter, $16.80/$14 for Business Standard, and $26.40/$22 for Business Plus on flexible/annual plans respectively. Enterprise pricing is sales-assisted.
Official sources checked 2026-08-25Open verification questions
- Subscription prices, included benefits, and model limits vary by country, account type, taxes, and promotions.
- Enterprise Workspace pricing requires Google Sales or a reseller.
- Rights in generated material remain subject to Google terms, third-party rights, and whether applicable law recognizes intellectual-property protection.
Google's official Gemini Apps Privacy Hub, updated August 10, 2026, says Gemini data may be used to maintain and improve services and the machine-learning technologies powering them; users can manage whether activity improves Google AI through Gemini Apps Activity, subject to stated exceptions. Workspace editions provide enterprise-grade security and privacy, with availability and limits varying by edition and region.
Grok Free is $0. SuperGrok is $30/month, SuperGrok Plus is $100/month, with higher tiers above. API (docs.x.ai, checked 2026-08-25): Grok 4.6 $2.00 input / $6.00 output per 1M tokens (500K context); prior Grok 4.3 $1.25/$2.50 per 1M. Voice API from $0.05/min; TTS $15/1M chars.
Official sources checked 2026-08-25Open verification questions
- Enterprise prices are not published and require a sales quote.
- Pricing or entitlements for Grok accessed through an X subscription were not treated as equivalent to standalone SuperGrok plans.
- The consumer terms require attribution under xAI's Brand Guidelines when using Output or xAI brand elements; applicability to a specific commercial use requires case-specific review.
xAI's consumer terms, effective June 26, 2026, state that users retain ownership rights in User Content to the extent permitted by law. Logged-in users can choose whether User Content is used for product improvement and model training; logged-out use may grant broader training rights where permitted. The standalone Grok service and Grok accessed through X are governed by different privacy policies.
External benchmark context
- grok-4.1 — rank #53, 1459±3 (66,382 votes; snapshot 2026-09-02).
- gemini-2.5-pro — rank #75, 1446±2 (122,612 votes; snapshot 2026-09-02).
Benchmark records apply only to the exact model/configuration shown—not the whole product. Independent same-task hands-on comparison: not yet published. See the testing protocol.
How to decide
Match each platform to your actual workflow constraints. Run one real workflow in each finalist before paying.
Quick recommendation
Use the trial checklist on each review page and the free scorecard to record time-to-result, corrections needed, and monthly cost at your expected volume before committing to a plan.