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Google Gemini vs Glean

Google Gemini and Glean are both AI assistants tools. Google Gemini is aimed at small businesses and creators, while Glean is aimed at enterprise. Only Google Gemini has a free plan.

Google Gemini

Google's AI assistant across Workspace and Android

Glean

Enterprise AI search and assistant across all your company apps

PricingFreemium · $5Paid
Starting price$4.99/moNot published
Free planYesNo
Free trial——
Built forSmall businesses, Creators, DevelopersEnterprise
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryUS · 2023US · 2019
Rating——

Choose Google Gemini if

Google Workspace users and Android households who want AI where they already work.

  • Deep Workspace and Android integration
  • Bundled with Workspace plans and storage
  • Strong multimodal and long-context abilities

Look elsewhere if: Users outside the Google ecosystem who prefer ChatGPT's apps or Claude's writing.

Choose Glean if

Large companies with knowledge spread across dozens of SaaS tools that need permission-safe AI search and assistants.

  • Among the most mature permission-aware enterprise search products
  • Very broad connector library including code and ticketing tools
  • Model-agnostic, so companies are not tied to one AI vendor

Look elsewhere if: Small teams or firms already standardized on one suite's AI (Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise or Notion AI are simpler).

Google Gemini vs Glean pricing

Google Gemini

  • Free$0Flash-Lite model, Deep Research, 15 GB storage
  • Google AI Plus$4.99/moFlash model, 2x Free limits, 400 GB storage
  • Google AI Pro$19.99/moGemini 4 Argon, Pro model, 4x Free limits, 5 TB
  • Google AI Ultra$99.99/mo5x Pro limits; $199.99/mo tier with 20x
  • Gemini Enterprise Business$21/seat/moFrom; for businesses, up to 300 licenses

Glean

  • EnterpriseCustom quoteSales-led, seat-based; Search, Assistant and Agents via demo

Google Gemini · Key features

  • Chat with Gemini Pro and Flash models, long context
  • Deep Research reports and Canvas for drafting
  • Image (Imagen) and video (Veo) generation
  • Integration in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Android
  • Gems: custom assistants; NotebookLM for sources
  • Live voice and camera conversations on mobile

Cons

  • Feature availability varies by region and plan
  • Inconsistent experience across surfaces
  • Ultra tier is very expensive

Glean · Key features

  • Permission-aware enterprise search across 275+ connected apps
  • Glean Assistant answers questions with citations to company sources
  • Glean Agents that automate multi-step tasks from plain-language instructions
  • Enterprise Graph mapping people, content, projects and activity
  • Near real-time permission sync so users only see what they may access
  • Model routing across 40+ open and frontier models

Cons

  • No public pricing and no self-serve trial
  • Priced for enterprises; reported seat minimums put off small firms
  • Answer quality depends on tidy permissions and content in sources

Google Gemini vs Glean: FAQ

Do Google Gemini and Glean have a free plan?

Google Gemini has a free plan. Glean has no free plan.

Which is better for small businesses, Google Gemini or Glean?

Google Gemini lists small businesses as a core audience, while Glean is aimed more at enterprise.

Not sure yet?