Gemini
Google's AI assistant built into Gmail, Docs and Drive, with a generous free plan.
From $4.99/mo Free tier API
Bottom line
Google's AI assistant inside Gmail, Docs and Drive. Free plan; AI Plus $4.99/mo, AI Pro $19.99/mo, Ultra from $99.99/mo, Gemini Enterprise from $21/seat/mo.
Stands out for: Gemini sits inside the Google apps many recruiters use all day, so drafting a reply in Gmail or tidying a pipeline sheet happens in place. The free plan is generous, with Deep Research and saved Gems included.
Watch out for: Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra need a personal Google Account, so a company on Google Workspace buys Gemini Enterprise instead. Usage limits refresh every five hours up to a weekly cap.
Overview
Gemini is Google's AI assistant, available as its own app and inside Gmail, Docs and Drive. For recruiters on Google Workspace that is the draw: it can summarise a candidate email thread, draft a reply, turn interview notes in Docs into a scorecard or tidy a pipeline sheet without leaving the app. Deep Research builds cited reports on a company or market, and Gems let you save a reusable recruiting assistant with your own instructions.
The Free plan includes the Gemini app with Deep Research, Gems, Canvas and Gemini Live. Google AI Plus is $4.99/mo and adds Gemini in Gmail; Google AI Pro is $19.99/mo and adds Gemini in Docs, Gemini Notebook and 5 TB of storage; Ultra starts at $99.99/mo. Companies buy Gemini Enterprise instead, from $21/seat/mo for the Business edition, which connects to Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Jira and other tools and lets teams build no-code agents.
Who it's for
Best for
- Recruiters whose email, calendar and documents live in Google Workspace
- Free Deep Research on companies and markets
- Tight budgets: paid plans start at $4.99/mo
- Teams that want no-code agents across HubSpot or Microsoft 365 through Gemini Enterprise
Not ideal for
- Teams standardised on Outlook, Word and Teams
- Finding candidate contact data or LinkedIn profiles
Key features
Inside Google Workspace. Gemini works in Gmail, Docs and Drive, so recruiters can summarise a candidate thread, draft a reply or turn interview notes into a scorecard without switching apps.
Deep Research and Gems. Deep Research builds cited reports on a company or market, and Gems save a reusable assistant with your own recruiting instructions, both on the Free plan.
AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| Drafts emails, job ads and interview questions | Free |
| Deep Research reports on companies and markets | Free |
| Gems: saved assistants with your own instructions | Free |
| Gemini in Gmail | Google AI Plus |
| Gemini in Docs and Gemini Notebook | Google AI Pro |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Gemini app, Deep Research, Gems |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99/mo | 2x Free usage, Gemini in Gmail, 400 GB |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/mo | 4x Free usage, Gemini in Docs, 5 TB |
| Google AI Ultra | From $99.99/mo | Highest limits, $199.99 for 20x Pro |
| Gemini Enterprise Business | $21/seat/mo | For teams, up to 300 seats |
The Free plan costs nothing with a Google Account and includes the Gemini app, Deep Research, Gems, Canvas and Gemini Live. Google AI Plus is $4.99/mo, Google AI Pro is $19.99/mo and Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99/mo ($199.99 for 20x Pro usage); these personal plans need a personal Google Account. For businesses, Gemini Enterprise Business edition starts at $21/seat/mo for up to 300 seats, and Standard and Plus editions start at $30/seat/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 7 Oct 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Gemini expensive?
Gemini starts at $4.99/mo. We list 6 AI assistants tools in total. 6 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $17 a month.
- 0 quote-based
- 6 free tier
- 6 public price
Worked out automatically from every AI assistants listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan includes Deep Research and Gems
- Works inside Gmail, Docs and Drive
- Lowest paid entry point of the major assistants at $4.99/mo
Cons
- Gemini in Docs needs Google AI Pro or a business plan
- Personal plans need a personal Google Account, not a work account
- Usage limits refresh every five hours up to a weekly cap
Integrations
Gmail Google Docs Google Drive Google Workspace Chrome Microsoft 365 HubSpot Jira
How Gemini compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
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| | ✓ | $4.99/mo | – | ✓ | |
| | ✓ | $9.99/mo | – | – | Compare |
| | ✓ | $8/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | ✓ | $17/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
$9.99/mo Free tier
The same in-app approach for companies on Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
$8/mo Free tier API
More everyday features in one plan, with Office and Google Sheets extensions.
$17/mo Free tier API
Stronger on long documents and connects to many recruiting tools through MCP.
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