Gemini or Perplexity: which to choose?
Gemini and Perplexity compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Gemini | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Perplexity AI | |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | March 2023 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from €4.99 / month | from $10 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Yes |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| EU data residency | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
The match-up at a glance
Gemini is made by Google, launched in 2023; Perplexity by Perplexity AI. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Gemini runs on Gemini 4 Argon; Perplexity runs on Sonar.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
How much does it cost?
The two prices are shown in different currencies: compare them at today's exchange rate.
- Gemini: limited free version
- Perplexity: limited free version
- Gemini: first paid plan at €4.99 per month
- Perplexity: first paid plan at $10 per month
What they can do
Both offer: web search, file upload, image generation and memory.
Not confirmed for one of the two: agent mode, voice mode and autonomous browsing.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Gemini and 6 for Perplexity. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Your data
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats and temporary chat.
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 creating images.
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Frequently asked questions
Gemini or Perplexity: which one is free?
Gemini: limited free version. Perplexity: 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. Perplexity: first paid plan at $10 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Our survey does not separate them: 2 of three safeguards confirmed on each side (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency).
Which one should I choose?
Choose Gemini for creating images.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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