Gemini (formerly Bard)

By Google (Alphabet Inc.)
AI Assistant Large Language Model (LLM) AI-Driven

Google Gemini is the brand for Google's current generation of AI models and the conversational assistant powered by them (formerly known as Bard). Accessed via a web interface, mobile app, and increasingly integrated into Google products like Search and Android, Gemini leverages models like Gemini Pro and Ultra. It aims to be a helpful assistant for tasks like drafting text, summarizing information, answering questions grounded in real-time web search results, brainstorming, coding, and translation. For professional use, Gemini for Google Workspace integrates these capabilities directly into apps like Gmail, Docs, and Sheets, allowing users to leverage AI within their workflow using organizational data (similar to Copilot for M365). Gemini for Workspace is designed with enterprise privacy, ensuring organizational data is not used for training general models. As with other general LLMs, using Gemini for legal tasks requires extreme caution regarding accuracy and confidentiality (especially non-Workspace versions), and it cannot substitute for legal expertise or specialized tools.

Key Information

Pricing

Model: Web Gemini: Free (uses Gemini Pro). Gemini Advanced subscription (\~$20/month) for access to Gemini Ultra. Gemini for Google Workspace: Add-on license fee per user per month (various tiers like Gemini Business/Enterprise). API usage is pay-as-you-go.

Starting at: Free web version. Gemini Advanced \~$20/month. Gemini for Workspace add-on pricing varies (e.g., \~$20-30/user/month range depending on tier).

Free Plan: Available

Trial: Not Available

Audience

Primary: General Public, Professionals using Google Workspace, Developers, Researchers. (Including Legal, with caveats).

Secondary: Users of Google products (Search, Android).

Use Case

AI Capabilities

  • NLP
  • Text Generation
  • Summarization
  • Q&A
  • Web Search Integration
  • Multimodality
  • Coding Assistance
  • Translation
  • Contextual understanding within Google Workspace (with license).

Integrations

  • Deep integration with Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, etc. - requires license). Extensions connect to Google Maps
  • Flights
  • Hotels. API available for developers.

Unique Features

  • Deep integration with Google Search for up-to-date information
  • Seamless integration within Google Workspace (with license)
  • Strong multimodal capabilities
  • Leverages Google's vast infrastructure and AI research.

Disclaimer: Information accuracy is not guaranteed. Always verify details directly with the provider and consult with qualified professionals before making decisions. This tool is not a substitute for legal advice.