Claude vs Google AI (Gemini): plans and pricing
Google AI Plus is the cheaper way in at $4.99 per month, vs $20 for Claude Pro. At the standard tier, Google AI Pro costs $19.99 per month vs $20 for Claude Pro. At the power user tier, Google AI Ultra costs $99.99 per month vs $100 for Claude Max 5x. Claude has a free plan. Google AI (Gemini) has a free plan.
US prices from official pricing pages, verified October 30, 2026.
| Tier | Claude | Google AI (Gemini) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free Free | Free Free |
| Budget | — | Google AI Plus $4.99/mo |
| Standard | Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly) | Google AI Pro $19.99/mo |
| Power user | Max 5x $100/mo | Google AI Ultra $99.99/mo |
| Top tier | Max 20x $200/mo | Google AI Ultra (20x) $199.99/mo |
| Teams | Team (standard seat) $25/mo per user ($20/mo billed yearly) Team (premium seat) $125/mo per user ($100/mo billed yearly) | — |
| Enterprise | Enterprise $20/mo per user | — |
Monthly prices in USD before tax. Plans are grouped by comparable tier.
Claude
Anthropic’s AI assistant. Paid plans include Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design.
- FreeFreeChat on web, iOS, Android and desktop · Web search
- Pro$20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly)More usage than Free · Includes Claude Code, Claude Cowork and Claude Design · Research and unlimited projects
- Max 5x$100/mo5x Pro’s usage per five-hour session · $100/month in API credits for the Claude Platform · Priority access at high-traffic times
- Max 20x$200/mo20x Pro’s usage per five-hour session · $200/month in API credits for the Claude Platform · Priority access at high-traffic times
- Team (standard seat)$25/mo per user ($20/mo billed yearly)For teams of 2 to 150 · More usage than Pro
- Team (premium seat)$125/mo per user ($100/mo billed yearly)5x more usage than standard seats · Includes Claude Code and Claude Cowork
- Enterprise$20/mo per userSeat price plus usage billed at API rates · Admin controls and SSO
- Team plans include up to $500 a month in pooled API credits.
Google AI (Gemini)
Google’s AI plans for the Gemini app and other Google AI products.
- FreeFreeGemini app with a Google Account
- Google AI Plus$4.99/mo2x higher usage than Free
- Google AI Pro$19.99/mo4x higher usage than Free · More generous Google Antigravity limits
- Google AI Ultra$99.99/mo5x higher usage limits than AI Pro
- Google AI Ultra (20x)$199.99/mo20x higher usage limits than AI Pro
- US prices shown; Google prices these plans differently in each country.
Comparing the models behind them
Plans differ mostly in usage limits; the models do the work. See how Claude Opus 5.5 and Gemini 4 Argon compare on price and benchmarks: Claude Opus 5.5 vs Gemini 4 Argon.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Claude or Google AI (Gemini)?
- Google AI Plus is the cheaper way in at $4.99 per month, vs $20 for Claude Pro. At the standard tier, Google AI Pro costs $19.99 per month vs $20 for Claude Pro. At the power user tier, Google AI Ultra costs $99.99 per month vs $100 for Claude Max 5x. At the top tier tier, Google AI Ultra (20x) costs $199.99 per month vs $200 for Claude Max 20x.
- Do Claude and Google AI (Gemini) have free plans?
- Claude has a free plan. Google AI (Gemini) has a free plan.
- What is the most expensive Claude plan?
- Claude Max 20x costs $200/mo.
- What is the most expensive Google AI (Gemini) plan?
- Google AI Ultra (20x) costs $199.99/mo.