ChatGPT vs Gemini: plans, prices and limits
Prices checked · Updated
Monthly prices in USD, excl. tax, checked Nov 4, 2026.
- ChatGPT
- $0–$500 a month
- Gemini
- $0–$199.99 a month
- Cheapest paid
- Google AI Plus, $4.99
- Free plan
- both
Plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Free | Free | - |
| ChatGPT Go | $8/month | Monthly only |
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/month | Monthly only |
| ChatGPT Pro 100 | $100/month | Monthly only |
| ChatGPT Pro 200 | $200/month | Monthly only |
| ChatGPT Pro 500 | $500/month | Monthly only |
| Gemini Free | Free | - |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99/month | Monthly only |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/month | Monthly only |
| Google AI Ultra (5x) | $99.99/month | Monthly only |
| Google AI Ultra (20x) | $199.99/month | Monthly only |
Usage, models and context
| Plan | Usage (as published) | Context | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Free | Unlimited everyday text chats (abuse guardrails apply). Limited uploads, images, voice, deep research, Codex, Work. | – | GPT-6 Luna, GPT-5.6 Terra (limited, in Work/Codex desktop) |
| ChatGPT Go | Unlimited everyday text chats. Higher limits than Free for tools, uploads, images, voice, data analysis. May include ads. | 256K tokens | GPT-6 Luna, Think mode (see Go help article) |
| ChatGPT Plus | Per-model 5-hour allowance in Work/Codex (see Usage section), weekly limits may also apply. Credits can be bought to continue. | 256K tokens | GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-6.1 Terra |
| ChatGPT Pro 100 | No 5-hour limit on Work/Codex. Weekly GPT-6 Pro message cap in Chat. Included Work/Codex allowance was recently doubled. | 400K tokens | Everything in Plus, GPT-6 Pro (GPT-6 Astra), GPT-6.1 Sol (expanded) |
| ChatGPT Pro 200 | Same as Pro 100 with a larger included Work/Codex allowance. Weekly GPT-6 Pro cap now matches the higher limit. | 400K tokens | Everything in Pro 100 |
| ChatGPT Pro 500 | Highest included usage of the three Pro tiers. Ultrafast burns allowance at 8x (6x when paying with credits). | 400K tokens | Everything in Pro 200, GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast, GPT-6.1 Sol Ultrafast |
| Gemini Free | Standard limits. Usage refreshes every 5 hours until a weekly limit is reached. Google publishes no absolute numbers. | 32K tokens | Flash-Lite model |
| Google AI Plus | 2x higher than standard (Free) limits, refreshed every 5 hours with a weekly limit. | 128K tokens | Flash model, Includes Gemini 4 Argon (as listed on the plans page) |
| Google AI Pro | 4x higher than standard (Free) limits, refreshed every 5 hours with a weekly limit. | 1M tokens | Gemini 4 Argon, Pro model (3.1 Pro), Flash model |
| Google AI Ultra (5x) | 5x higher usage limits than AI Pro. | 1M tokens | Highest access to Gemini 4 Argon, the Pro and Flash models |
| Google AI Ultra (20x) | 20x higher usage limits than AI Pro. | 1M tokens | Highest access to Gemini 4 Argon, the Pro and Flash models |
| Model | Plus | Business Standard |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 Astra | 5-45 | 5-45 |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | 15-160 | 15-160 (help center: 15-150) |
| GPT-6.1 Terra | 35-285 | 35-285 |
| GPT-6 Sol | 15-150 | 15-150 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 350-3,000 | 350-3,000 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol | Not published | 10-100 |
| GPT-5.6 Terra | Not published | 25-200 |
| GPT-5.6 Luna | Not published | 250-2,000 |
| Plan | Price | Usage vs Free | Context window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1x (standard) | 32K tokens |
| AI Plus | $4.99 | 2x | 128K tokens |
| AI Pro | $19.99 | 4x | 1M tokens |
| AI Ultra 5x | $99.99 | 5x AI Pro (20x) | 1M tokens |
| AI Ultra 20x | $199.99 | 20x AI Pro (80x) | 1M tokens |
Team and business plans
| Plan | Price | Seats | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Business: Standard seat | $25/seat/mo monthly, $20 annual | 2 to 200 users | Per-model 5-hour allowance (same as Plus for Work/Codex), 15 GPT-6 Pro messages/month. Credits optional. |
| ChatGPT Business: Premium seat | $125/seat/mo monthly, $100 annual | 2 to 200 users | More Work/Codex usage, no 5-hour limit, 50 GPT-6 Pro messages/week. Dots included. |
| ChatGPT Enterprise | Custom (credit-based or token-based available) | Sales-led | Plus-equivalent per-seat limits, or flexible credit pricing with no fixed rate limits. |
| Gemini Gemini Enterprise: Business edition | From $21 per seat per month | Up to 300 seats (minimum not stated) | Not stated. Google says Standard / Plus have higher usage limits. |
| Gemini Gemini Enterprise: Standard / Plus editions | From $30 per seat per month (contact sales) | Unlimited seats | Higher usage limits than Business (amount not stated). |
API prices
| Model | Input | Output | Cached input | Cache write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 Astra | $10 | $50 | $1 | $12.50 |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | $2 | $10 | $0.10 | $2.50 |
| GPT-6.1 Terra | $1 | $5 | $0.05 | $1.25 |
| GPT-6 Sol | $2 | $10 | $0.20 | $2.50 |
| GPT-6 Luna | $0.10 | $0.50 | $0.01 | $0.125 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol (promo) | $4 | $20 | $0.40 | $5 |
| GPT-5.6 Terra | $2 | $12 | $0.20 | $2.50 |
| GPT-5.6 Luna | $0.20 | $1.20 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| Gemini 4 Argon (promo) | $2 | $10 | $0.10 | – |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (<=200K prompt) | $2 | $12 | $0.20 | – |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (>200K prompt) | $4 | $18 | $0.40 | – |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash (promo) | $0.75 | $3.75 | $0.075 | – |
| Gemini 3.6 Flash (promo) | $0.75 | $3.75 | $0.075 | – |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | $0.30 | $2.50 | $0.03 | – |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | $0.25 | $1.50 | $0.025 | – |
Credits and extras
- ChatGPT: API credits on Pro. Pro plans include monthly API credits for building apps and agents (amount not shown on the pricing page). Eligibility applies, first grant is prorated, unused credits expire at the end of the billing cycle.
- ChatGPT: No annual billing for consumers. Go, Plus and Pro are monthly only. Annual billing exists for Business ($20 and $100 per seat) and Enterprise.
- ChatGPT: Extra usage credits. Plus, Pro and Business can buy credits to continue Work, Codex and Office extensions after the included allowance runs out.
- ChatGPT: Free for teachers, discounts for nonprofits. ChatGPT for Teachers is free for verified US K-12 educators through June 2027. Nonprofits can get up to 75% off Business or Enterprise. ChatGPT Edu is available for universities.
- Gemini: Bundled Google benefits. AI Plus includes 400 GB of storage; AI Pro 5 TB, YouTube Premium Lite and Google Home Premium Standard; AI Ultra from 20 TB, YouTube Premium individual and Google Home Premium Advanced.
- Gemini: No annual price stated. gemini.google/subscriptions lists monthly prices only ($4.99, $19.99, $99.99 and $199.99). Annual pricing, if any, is not stated there.
- Gemini: When you hit the limit. With a Google AI plan you can keep chatting with Flash-Lite, upgrade, or wait for the 5-hour or weekly refresh.
- Gemini: Free API tier (Google AI Studio). Google AI Studio and the Gemini Developer API have a no-cost tier with limited models and rate limits; free-tier content is used to improve Google's products. The paid tier is billed per token and is separate from Google AI plans.
FAQ
Is ChatGPT Go cheaper than Google AI Plus?
No. ChatGPT Go is $8 a month and Google AI Plus is $4.99 (USD, excluding tax).
Is ChatGPT Plus cheaper than Google AI Pro?
No. ChatGPT Plus is $20 a month and Google AI Pro is $19.99 (USD, excluding tax).
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Sources
ChatGPT pricing page · What is ChatGPT Go? (Help Center) · What is ChatGPT Plus? (Help Center) · ChatGPT Pro tiers (Help Center) · Google AI plans (gemini.google) · ChatGPT Work / Codex pricing and usage · ChatGPT Business models and limits · Gemini Apps limits and feature availability (Google Help) · ChatGPT Business pricing · Gemini Enterprise editions (gemini.google, Business tab) · OpenAI API pricing · Gemini Developer API pricing (Google AI for Developers)