Claude
4.8Strong AI assistant for long documents: summarizing disclosures, HOA docs and inspection reports. Verify all output.
Google Gemini (Google AI Pro)
4.25Gemini inside Gmail, Docs and Drive. Best fit for agents already on Google Workspace.
Verdict by persona
Google Workspace userPick Google Gemini (Google AI Pro)
Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Drive on paid plans.
Document-heavy workPick Claude
Long PDFs and careful summaries.
Cheapest paid upgradePick Google Gemini (Google AI Pro)
Google AI Plus is $4.99/mo.
Side by side
| Claude | Google Gemini (Google AI Pro) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.8 / 5 | 4.25 / 5 |
| Rank | #1 in AI Assistants | #3 in AI Assistants |
| Pricing | Free; Pro $20/mo or $17/mo annual; Max from $100/mo. | Free; AI Plus $4.99/mo; AI Pro $19.99/mo; AI Ultra from $99.99/mo. |
| Best for | Summarizing long documents | Google Workspace users |
| Skip it if | You want AI built into your CRM or PM software with no copying and pasting. Check whether your existing tools already include AI features. | You don't use Google's ecosystem. |
| Features | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Value | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Ease of use | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Reputation | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Pros | Handles long documents well · Low cost | Works inside Gmail and Docs · Bundled storage |
| Cons | Can make mistakes; not legal advice · No real estate integrations | Output needs fact-checking · Best value only in Google ecosystem |
| Integrations | Claude has paid-plan connectors such as Microsoft 365, and works with tools like Canva. It has no native real estate integrations (MLS, CRM), so expect to copy and paste or upload files. | Gmail, Docs, Drive and other Google apps. |
| Pricing notes | Usage allowances are not published as fixed message counts. They vary with conversation length and files. | US prices. |
Pricing
Claude
- Free: $0 · Sonnet and Haiku models, web search and connectors, up to 5 projects, usage limits.
- Pro: $20/mo, or $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front) · Adds Opus, Fable usage credits, Research, Claude for Microsoft 365, more usage.
- Max: From $100/mo · 5x or 20x Pro usage.
Google Gemini (Google AI Pro)
- Free: $0 · Flash-Lite with auto model selection.
- Google AI Plus: $4.99/mo · Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.6 Flash.
- Google AI Pro: $19.99/mo · Gemini 3.1 Pro, Deep Think, 5 TB storage.
- Google AI Ultra: From $99.99/mo · Highest limits, newest models first.
FAQ
Price?
Claude Pro $20/mo ($17 annual); Google AI Pro $19.99/mo, AI Plus $4.99/mo.
Free tiers?
Claude Free includes Sonnet and Haiku; Gemini free uses Flash-Lite since Oct 9, 2026.
Storage?
Google AI Pro includes 5 TB.
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