Gemini
Previously known as Bard - Gemini is Google's headline AI chat assistant.
Last updated: Apr 14, 2026
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ChatGPT vs Gemini: weird tests that expose real differences
Instead of benchmarks, I ran both models through a set of internet-famous “trap tests” — the kind designed to expose blind spots, not show best-case performance. These include: - the 7-finger hand test - the “Swiss cheese font” test - the car wash logic test All prompts were taken or adapted from real discussions and used without optimization.
Gemini Specs Overview
| Gemini | |
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| Pricing | Free · AI Plus ~$7.99/mo · AI Pro ~$19.99/mo · AI Ultra ~$249/mo |
| Base Model | Gemini 3.1 Pro / 3.1 Flash |
| IDE Type | Web · Mobile · Chrome · Android assistant |
| Agentic Mode | Limited (Agent features in Ultra / experiments) |
| Context Window | Up to 1M tokens |
| Codebase Index | ✗ |
| Web Search | ✓ (native Google Search) |
| Privacy Mode | ✓ (controls + opt-in personalization) |
| Free Tier | ✓ |
| Extensions | Gmail · Docs · Drive · YouTube · Chrome |
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Step 1
I sign up and pay
No free trials gamed for a quick screenshot. I buy an actual subscription (or use the free tier the way a real user would) so I'm seeing the same experience you will.
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Step 2
I set one specific goal
Before opening any tool, I define the task — something concrete like "build a landing page for a SaaS product" or "write a week of social content for a fitness brand." Every tool on the list gets the same goal, no exceptions.
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Step 3
I send the exact same prompt to every tool
Word for word. Same prompt, same context, same constraints. This is the only way to compare output quality fairly — if the prompt changes, the comparison is meaningless.
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Step 4
I score the results side by side
Output quality, speed, ease of use, and value for the price — scored out of 10 and averaged into the rating you see on this page. No affiliate deals influence the ranking. The number is the number.
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Changelog
Key Gemini Updates & Releases in 2026:
This update focuses on more advanced reasoning and complex problem-solving.
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