Gemini versus Meta AI
Gemini and Meta AI compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Gemini | Meta AI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Meta | |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | March 2023 | September 2023 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from €4.99 / month | from $7.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Browser extension | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| French interface | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish interface | Yes | Yes |
| Opt out of training on your chats | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary chat | Yes | Not disclosed |
| EU data residency | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
The match-up at a glance
Gemini is made by Google, launched in 2023; Meta AI by Meta, launched in 2023. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Gemini runs on Gemini 4 Argon; Meta AI runs on Muse Spark.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Free or paid?
The two prices are shown in different currencies: compare them at today's exchange rate.
- Gemini: limited free version
- Meta AI: limited free version
- Gemini: first paid plan at €4.99 per month
- Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month
Features
Both offer: image generation and voice mode.
Not confirmed for one of the two: web search, file upload and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Gemini and 2 for Meta AI. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Apps and languages
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats.
In short
The best way to decide is still to try both free versions on the same task. To widen the choice, use the AI assistants comparison or the which-AI quiz.
- Choose Gemini for teamwork.
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Frequently asked questions
Gemini or Meta AI: which one is free?
Gemini: limited free version. Meta AI: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
A direct comparison is not possible (unpriced plan or different currencies). Gemini: first paid plan at €4.99 per month. Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Gemini, with 2 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Choose Gemini for teamwork.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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