Chatbots · 2 tools compared
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ChatGPT ◐Free plan
You can try it right away without logging in, and it has the most guides and examples. If you don't know what to choose, start here.
Student, free
Gemini ◐Free plan
Generous free limits with frequent free premium promotions for college students. You can export directly to Google Docs.
Daily users of Gmail and Google Drive
Gemini ◐Free plan
It searches your emails and files directly in chat to answer. If your team uses Google Workspace, adoption costs are low.
Writing, coding, and images in one tool
ChatGPT ◐Free plan
Canvas editing, coding agents, and image generation work in one account. The paid plan covers a very wide range of tasks.
| Item | ChatGPT | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ◐Free plan | ◐Free plan |
| Free limits | Free plan available. Latest model has hourly usage limits, with caps on image generation and file uploads. | Free plan available. Daily limits apply to top-tier models and image/video generation. |
| Paid price | Go ₩13,000/month · Plus ₩29,000/month · Pro from ₩159,000/month | Google AI Pro ₩29,000/month, AI Ultra priced separately |
| Student / edu discount | No individual student discount. ChatGPT Edu available separately for institutions. | Google AI Pro free promotions have been offered to college students. Check current availability. |
| Korean | ○KoreanKorean support for both UI and chat. Voice conversation also supports Korean. | ○KoreanFull Korean support for UI and chat. Supports Korean voice conversations via Gemini Live. |
| Login | Optional | Required |
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android · Windows · macOS | Web · iOS · Android |
| File input | PDF, IMAGE, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, TXT | PDF, IMAGE, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, TXT, AUDIO, VIDEO |
| Connected Services | Custom GPTs, app integrations, Codex (coding), Voice Mode | Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, YouTube, Google Search |
| Generation Features | Image generation, Canvas (doc & code editing) | Image & short video generation, Google Docs export |
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ChatGPT is easy to learn thanks to abundant guides and templates. Basic chat works without login, and free users get limited file uploads and image creation. However, free hourly limits slow it down during heavy use, and it can give wrong answers with confidence.
Gemini offers generous free limits and shines with Google integration. It searches Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and YouTube in chat, exporting answers straight to Docs. Note that source citations can be vague, and chats may be used for training unless history is off.
Both are versatile chatbots, so choosing by ecosystem integration is faster than comparing raw skills. If you rely daily on Google Workspace, Gemini fits seamlessly. If you want a standalone tool for deep writing, coding, and image generation, ChatGPT's paid tier offers broader capabilities. Both are free to try, so test the same prompt on each to see which style suits you best. Always verify numbers and facts.
| Situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Just starting | ChatGPT | You can try it right away without logging in, and it has the most guides and examples. If you don't know what to choose, start here. |
| 🎒 Student, free | Gemini | Generous free limits with frequent free premium promotions for college students. You can export directly to Google Docs. |
| 💼 Daily users of Gmail and Google Drive | Gemini | It searches your emails and files directly in chat to answer. If your team uses Google Workspace, adoption costs are low. |
| 👥 Writing, coding, and images in one tool | ChatGPT | Canvas editing, coding agents, and image generation work in one account. The paid plan covers a very wide range of tasks. |
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