ChatGPT and Google Gemini are powerful AI chatbots that can generate text, code, and pictures. The free versions are good at simple tasks, but the commercial ones are better.
GPT-4 and Gemini Advanced, the AI chatbots’ premium large language models, perform equally in various areas, making choosing between ChatGPT and Google Gemini difficult.
How do you pick ChatGPT Plus or Google Gemini Advanced?
User Interface
Both offer conversational interfaces suitable for beginners and experts. The conversation style differs, though (ChatGPT: one word at a time vs. Gemini: one line at a time). Preference is subjective, but a configurable setting would be ideal.
Source Citation
Gemini displays sources after each sentence, crediting creators. ChatGPT shows them at the end of each paragraph.
Round Winner: Gemini (2-1)
How Well Do They Answer Questions?
Text Summarization
Both ChatGPT and Gemini can access external URLs and summarize text well (e.g., Wikipedia articles).
Image Summarization
Neither can summarize images found online, but both do well with uploaded images.
Optical Character Recognition
Both can extract text from images, but Gemini struggles with text of different sizes/colors.
Video Summarization
ChatGPT requires third-party tools for video transcripts. Gemini has a YouTube plugin, but summarizes the video instead of providing the full transcript.
Round Winner: Tie (0-0)
Mobile App Comparison
Picture Recognition
Both answer questions about images accurately. Gemini identifies the image and provides purchase links.
Speech Recognition
ChatGPT listens and transcribes accurately. Gemini’s speech recognition is live, seamless, and accurate. ChatGPT offers built-in voice chat with translation capabilities.
Round Winner: Tie (1-1)
Computation and Reasoning
Simple Math Question
Both incorrectly answered a basic math question. (They should have gotten 8, not 12.)
Tricky Question
ChatGPT answered a question about birds on a wire considering real-world implications, while Gemini struggled.
Graphs
Both can plot graphs accurately. Gemini offers pre-built customizations.
Programming
Both successfully wrote code to delay text input with some customization.
Creative Writing
Both perform well in writing short stories.
Round Winner: Tie (2-2)
Image Generation
ChatGPT allows editing specific areas of generated images. Gemini generates new images entirely.
Round Winner: ChatGPT (2-1)
Pricing and Limits
Both cost $20/month. Gemini allows 50 messages per 3 hours, while ChatGPT allows 40. ChatGPT allows custom GPT creation and access to games through the GPT Store. Gemini offers fewer extensions, mostly Google products.
Round Winner: Tie (1-1)
Conclusion
Google Gemini has a slight edge in UI features, but both struggle with video summarization and complex math problems. They excel in different areas:
- ChatGPT: Video transcription, real-world application, image editing
- Gemini: Speech recognition, image recognition, source citation
Consider your needs and priorities when choosing between ChatGPT Plus and Google Gemini Advanced. Both offer powerful AI capabilities, but the final choice depends on what matters most to you.
