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Gemini vs Perplexity
Detailed comparison of Google's Gemini and Perplexity AI's Perplexity. Find out which AI is best for your needs.
Gemini
by Google
Google's Gemini features the largest context window (up to 2M tokens), native multimodal understanding of text/images/video, and seamless Google Workspace integration.
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Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
Perplexity is the AI-powered research engine that combines multiple LLMs with real-time web search, providing every answer with clickable citations and sources.
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Gemini Strengths
- Unprecedented 2M token context window
- Native multimodal (text, image, audio, video)
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- Real-time Google Search access
- Excellent at data analysis in Sheets
- Strong multilingual capabilities (100+ languages)
Perplexity Strengths
- Every response includes clickable citations
- Real-time web search integration
- Access to multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, Sonar)
- Focus modes for specific sources
- Strong at current events and news
- Academic and research-optimized
Best Use Cases
When to use Gemini
- Analyzing massive documents or codebases
- Video and image understanding
- Google Workspace productivity enhancement
- Academic research with real-time sources
- Multilingual content and translation
When to use Perplexity
- Research requiring citations and sources
- Fact-checking and verification
- Current events and news analysis
- Academic paper research
- Competitive intelligence and market research
Key Differences: Gemini vs Perplexity
Both offer web search capabilities, but Gemini integrates with Google's ecosystem while Perplexity specializes purely in research with better citation handling.
Choose Gemini if:
- Google Workspace is your home
- You need multimodal capabilities
- Content generation is also needed
- You prefer one ecosystem
Choose Perplexity if:
- Citation quality is paramount
- Pure research is your focus
- You want the best search experience
- Academic credibility matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding: Gemini or Perplexity?
For coding, Gemini provides strong multimodal capabilities and Google ecosystem integration. Meanwhile, Perplexity helps with research and documentation with cited sources. The best choice depends on your specific needs - try both with Council to see which works better for your projects.
Which has better pricing: Gemini or Perplexity?
Gemini Advanced is $19.99/month (included in Google One AI Premium). Perplexity Pro is $20/month with a generous free tier. With Council, you can use multiple models efficiently and compare their value for your specific use cases.
Can I use Gemini and Perplexity together?
Yes! Council allows you to query both Gemini and Perplexity simultaneously. Send one prompt and see both responses side-by-side to get the best of both worlds.
Which AI has a larger context window?
Gemini supports up to 2M tokens with Gemini 1.5 Pro. Perplexity supports varies by underlying model. Larger context windows are better for analyzing long documents or maintaining extended conversations.
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