Decide
Side by side.
Two tools, side by side, on the same six pillars. The better number in each row is picked out for you.
The verdict
Choose Gemini for google workspace organizations. Choose Claude for software engineering. Choose ChatGPT for general knowledge work.
Claude leads on security & compliance (+2) and momentum (+1). Claude and ChatGPT tie for the lead on capability (+2). Gemini and Claude tie for the lead on value for money (+2). Gemini leads on integrations & ecosystem (+1). ChatGPT leads on maturity & reliability (+4). Overall they sit 0.3 apart — decide by the pillar that pays your bills.
| Criteria | Gemini | Claude Anthropic | ChatGPT OpenAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIP Score | 90.4Exceptional | 91.0ExceptionalBest | 90.7Exceptional |
| Capability30% | 93 | 95 | 95 |
| Value for Money15% | 90 | 90 | 88 |
| Security & Compliance15% | 88 | 90 | 82 |
| Integrations & Ecosystem15% | 91 | 84 | 90 |
| Maturity & Reliability10% | 86 | 88 | 92 |
| Momentum15% | 90 | 94 | 93 |
| Category | LLMs & Assistants | LLMs & Assistants | LLMs & Assistants |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | Free / $19.99 per month (AI Pro) | Free / $20 per month (Pro) | Free / $20 per month (Plus) |
| Maturity | Mature | Mature | Mature |
| Pricing transparency | Public tiers + free entry | Public tiers + free entry | Public tiers + free entry |
| Enterprise readiness | Enterprise-ready | Enterprise-ready | Enterprise-ready |
| Setup lift (est.) | Days | Days | Days |
| Best for | Google Workspace organizations | Software engineering | General knowledge work |
| Key risk | Product surface changes frequently; naming and tiers can confuse | No native image generation | Data-training controls require explicit opt-out on consumer tiers |
Head to head
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