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Gemini

by Google · updated 2026-07-16

Multimodal assistant wired directly into Google Workspace and a huge context window.

4.3 · 6,120 ratingsFreemium$0 / $20 per userAPI available

At a glance

Best for
Workspace teams, Educators, Analysts, Mobile-first users
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS, Workspace
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil
Starting price
$0 / $20 per user
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Key takeaways

  • Unbeatable inside Workspace
  • Excellent multimodal input handling
  • Quality varies more than rivals
  • Starts at $0 / $20 per user.

Overview

Gemini brings Google's models into Docs, Gmail, Sheets and Meet, handles very long video and document inputs, and grounds answers in Google Search when freshness matters.

Features

  • Native Workspace side panel
  • Very long video and PDF understanding
  • Search grounding for fresh answers
  • Deep research agent
  • Free tier on Android devices

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Unbeatable inside Workspace
  • Excellent multimodal input handling
  • Generous free access

Cons

  • Quality varies more than rivals
  • Workspace features gated behind add-ons
  • Fewer third-party extensions

Pricing plans

Free

$0

forever

  • Standard model
  • Mobile app
  • Basic limits

AI Pro

$20

per month

  • Frontier model
  • Workspace side panel
  • Deep research

Business

$21

per user / month

  • Admin controls
  • Enterprise data protection
  • Meet notes

Industry use cases

Industry use cases for Gemini
IndustryScenario
EducationSummarise a two-hour recorded lecture into a revision sheet.
SalesDraft follow-ups in Gmail grounded in the account's Drive folder.
OperationsBuild formulas and pivot summaries directly inside Sheets.

Security, privacy and compliance

  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001
  • GDPR
  • Workspace data controls

Integrations: Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, YouTube. A public API is available.

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Gemini FAQ

Is Gemini included with Google Workspace?

Core features are included on newer Workspace Business and Enterprise plans; older plans need the AI add-on.

Which languages does it handle best?

English is strongest, with solid Hindi, Gujarati and Tamil support for everyday drafting and summarisation.