Gemini
By Google · General assistant
Gemini is Google's AI assistant on the web, desktop and mobile; a beginner might try it for everyday questions, summarising an uploaded document, or a Deep Research report built from Google Search results.
Good things to try with Gemini
Editor's suggestion
Try summarising a document you are allowed to share, then check the summary against the original.
Based on: File upload (see the facts below for sources). Reviewed 10 Oct 2026.
Editor's suggestion
Try a question about something recent, and open the linked sources before relying on the answer.
Based on: Web search (see the facts below for sources). Reviewed 10 Oct 2026.
Features and conditions
Facts from official sources. Features can depend on the plan; conditions are listed under each value.
Input and output
- Chinese inputThe official source says Chinese is supported as an input language. This is not a quality rating.
- Supported
Plan not specified · On: Web
- File uploadYou can give it files such as PDFs or documents.
- Supported
Plan not specified
- Image inputYou can give it an image to describe or analyse.
- Supported
Plan not specified
Checking facts
- Web searchIt can search the web while answering.
- Limited
Plan not specified
Confirmed for Deep Research, which uses Google Search as a source by default. Not confirmed for ordinary chats.
Workflow
- PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile app
Cost
- Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
- Supported
Free plan
Plans
Free
Free plan
- Currently offered
- Offered
- Price
- $0.00 / monthAs shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.
Google AI Plus
Paid, individual
- Currently offered
- Offered
- Price
- $4.99 / monthAs shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.
Google AI Pro
Paid, individual
- Currently offered
- Offered
- Price
- $19.99 / monthAs shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.
Google AI Ultra
Paid, individual
- Currently offered
- Offered
- Price
- $99.99 / month5x usage tier. As shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.
- $199.99 / month20x usage tier. As shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.
Requirements
- AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it.
- Basic text chat in the web app works without signing in; a Google Account is needed for file upload, image generation, chat history and other features
On: Web
- Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
- Web app available in over 230 countries and territories listed on the official page; mainland China is listed as Workspace only; mobile app availability may differ
On: Web
Check before choosing
- Web search: Confirmed for Deep Research, which uses Google Search as a source by default. Not confirmed for ordinary chats.
- Features and prices can differ by plan, country and time. Check the official site for your situation.
First time using it
- Open the official site and check which plan you are on before relying on any feature.
- Start with a small task you can check yourself, without private information.
- Read the answer critically, then ask one follow-up question to improve it.
I want to [task]. Here is the background: [context].
Please give me [format, e.g. a short list].
If anything is unclear, ask me one question first.Related lessons
Technical information
No sourced technical details (models, API) recorded yet. A product's app and its developer API are usually separate offerings with separate pricing.