Gemini vs Meta AI
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Gemini
Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps
Meta AI
Meta's free AI assistant across its apps, the web and AI glasses
Where they differ
- Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Meta AI also covers research.
At a glance
| Gemini | Meta AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus) | $7.99 per month (Meta One Core) |
| Free plan | Free with a Google Account: access to 3.6 Flash and varying access to 3.1 Pro, image generation and editing, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems, plus 15 GB of Google storage. | Meta AI is free for everyone. Meta One plans add more monthly AI usage for features such as image and video generation; Meta does not publish the size of the free allowance. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Meta | |
| Price read from | gemini.google | meta.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Gemini
- People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar
- Buyers who want AI features bundled with Google storage
- College students, who are offered a free year of the Pro plan
Meta AI
- People who already use WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or Facebook
- Everyday questions and image creation without a subscription
- Owners of Meta's AI glasses, which use the app as their companion
Worth knowing
Gemini
- Paid tiers are Google AI plans that bundle storage and other Google services; no Gemini-only paid plan is listed.
- Google AI plans require age 18 or over, and features vary by region and platform.
- Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99 per month, and its 20x usage level costs $199.99 per month.
- The macOS desktop app requires Apple Silicon and macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later.
Meta AI
- Meta One is bought inside Meta's mobile apps; the plans page says to subscribe using your mobile app.
- Meta says plans, benefits, pricing and availability may vary by region, app and account.
- Certain Meta AI features are only available in select countries and languages, according to the app listings.
- The size of the free allowance is not published; Meta says only that paid plans include more monthly AI usage.
Key features
Gemini
- Chat with Gemini models
- The free plan includes the 3.6 Flash model and varying access to 3.1 Pro. Paid plans raise usage limits, from 2x on Plus to as much as 20x the Pro limits on Ultra.
- Deep Research
- A research tool that is included in the free plan, with higher access on the paid Google AI plans.
- Gemini Live
- Have a spoken conversation, switch between talking and typing, and show Gemini what you are looking at while you talk.
- Image and video generation
- Generate and edit images on every plan, and create or edit video by describing what you want. Paid plans include Google Flow credits.
- Google app integration
- Works with Gmail, Drive, Docs and Calendar, and paid plans add Gemini inside Gmail, Docs and Vids.
- Desktop app
- Apps for Windows and macOS open with a keyboard shortcut, accept voice dictation and can share your screen for answers that take it into account.
Meta AI
- Chat by text or voice
- Voice conversations are supported in 13 languages, and live AI answers questions about what your camera sees in real time.
- Image creation and editing
- Creates images from a prompt, with presets based on trending styles, and edits photos when you sketch on them or describe the change you want.
- Research reports
- Searches across sources and returns a structured, detailed research report on a topic in minutes.
- Tasks and briefings
- Takes on ongoing jobs such as daily briefings and reminders, keeping up with email and calendar, shopping lists and workout plans.
- File and photo analysis
- Upload documents, PDFs or spreadsheets for summaries, comparisons or analysis, or take a photo for help. Several files can be sent together.
- Incognito Chat
- Starts a private, temporary conversation with Meta AI that only you can see.
Plans
Gemini
Free$0
Access to 3.6 Flash, varying access to 3.1 Pro, image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems, with 15 GB of storage.
Google AI Plus$4.99
per month
2x higher usage than Free, 200 Google Flow credits, Gemini in Gmail and Vids, and 400 GB of storage.
Google AI Pro$19.99
per month
4x higher usage than Free, 1,000 Flow credits, higher access to Gemini 3 Pro, Jules, Chrome auto browse, YouTube Premium Lite and 5 TB of storage.
Google AI UltraFrom $99.99
per month
5x the usage limits of AI Pro at $99.99 or 20x at $199.99, with Deep Think, Project Genie, YouTube Premium and 20 TB or more of storage.
Meta AI
Free$0
Meta AI in the app, at meta.ai and inside WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and Facebook.
Meta One Core$7.99
per month
More AI usage for generating and editing images, creating videos and voice effects, bundled with Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus and Facebook Plus.
Meta One Premium$19.99
per month
Everything in Core with expanded AI usage and more video creation.
Ways to pay less
Gemini
- Education
Free Pro plan for college students for a year
Google's US subscriptions page says college students get a free Google AI Pro plan for one year, through its student offer.
Meta AI
No public discounts listed.
