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Gemini

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Try Gemini

Google's all-round AI assistant for writing, learning, planning, images and optional help from connected Google apps.

All-round AIFree planGoogle connected

OUR TAKEA very good first AI for people who already use Google every day.

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Best forGoogle users
Ease of useVery easy
Starting costFree
SourcesSometimes shown

THE SIMPLE VERSION

What is Gemini?

Gemini is Google's AI assistant. You can use normal language to ask questions, improve text, make plans, work with files and create ideas. With your permission, it can also connect to selected Google apps for more personal help.

A good fit if you want to…

  • Already use Google apps every day
  • Want help with text, files and images
  • Like asking follow-up questions

Choose another tool if you…

  • Need sources beside every answer
  • Mainly work on very long writing
  • Do not want to manage app connections

YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES

Start in three steps

  1. 1Open GeminiSign in with Google and start free.
  2. 2Describe one taskAdd your goal and useful context.
  3. 3Check the answerOpen sources when they are shown.
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT

Help me plan [a task] for [a person]. Give me three simple steps, say what I should check, and ask one question if details are missing.

POPULAR USES

What can it help with?

WritingEmails, messages and drafts
LearningSummaries and explanations
PlanningTasks, trips and ideas
FilesDocuments and images
CreatingGenerate and edit visuals
GGoogle appsOptional connected help

PLANS

Free or paid?

FREEBest place to start

Everyday help and creative tools with usage limits.

$0
PAIDFor regular users

Higher limits, more powerful models and extra Google AI benefits.

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Features, limits, prices and taxes can vary by plan, country and date.

GOOD TO KNOW

Safety and privacy

Check important facts

Gemini can sound certain and still be wrong.

Keep private data private

Never paste passwords, card details or ID numbers.

Review your settings

Manage Activity and Connected Apps in your account.

Official data controls guide