Gemini vs Perplexity: Pricing and Plans
Lowest paid plan: Gemini $4.99 a month, Perplexity $17 a month billed yearly.
| Gemini | Perplexity | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Perplexity | |
| Lowest paid plan | $4.99 a month | $17 a month, billed yearly |
| Free plan | Yes: Free | Yes: Free |
| Plans | 4: Free, Google AI Plus, Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra | 3: Free, Pro, Max |
| Changelog | gemini.google | perplexity.ai |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 gemini.google | Nov 9, 2026 perplexity.ai |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 0 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
Plans as listed
Gemini
- Free
- $0 with a Google account
- Google AI Plus
- $4.99 a month, 2x the free usage
- Google AI Pro
- $19.99 a month, 4x the free usage
- Google AI Ultra
- From $99.99 a month
Perplexity
- Free
- Sign up for free
- Pro
- $17 a month, billed annually
- Max
- $167 a month, billed annually
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Questions
Which is cheaper, Gemini or Perplexity
By listed price, Gemini is lower: $4.99 vs $17 a month for the lowest paid plan. Price is the only thing this answer compares.
Do Gemini and Perplexity have free plans
Gemini: yes. Perplexity: yes. Read from each pricing page.
Who makes Gemini and Perplexity
Gemini is made by Google. Perplexity is made by Perplexity.