Grok vs Gemini
Short answer: Both have free plans, so try both. Pick Grok if you want real-time news and x posts, images and voice; pick Gemini if you want people who live in gmail, docs, android and google photos.
| Grok | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | xAI | |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan with limited daily usage | Yes, free with a Google account |
| Paid plans | X Subscription: Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo (since Oct 12, 2026; existing SuperGrok plans kept) | Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; AI Pro $19.99/mo; AI Ultra $99.99 or $199.99/mo (US) |
| Best for | Real-time news and X posts, images and voice | People who live in Gmail, Docs, Android and Google Photos |
| Strengths | Built-in access to what's happening on X; paid tiers bundle X and Cursor benefits. | Works inside Google apps; paid plans include extra Google storage (400 GB to 30 TB). |
| Watch out for | Plans were renamed in October 2026; Grok Bot and video start at Premium. | Agent Mode is Ultra-only and US-only; Plus price dropped from $7.99 to $4.99 in June 2026. |
| First prompt to try | What are people on X saying today about [topic]? Give me 3 viewpoints and link the posts. | Look at my Google Calendar for next week and tell me which day is the least busy for a 2-hour focus block. |
Prices verified 2026-10-15 from official pages.