AI (Artificial Intelligence) Tools from companies OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are getting advanced at rapid rate. The competitive edge to create new models, latest agentic features, and introduce new tools now drop on a weekly basis, making AI chatbots more capable and more helpful than ever. ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok are some of the biggest and most famous, and easily the three that get the most attention.
But at this point in time, is one of them actually better than the others? If you were to pay for one, or at least use one on a regular basis, is there one in particular you should commit to? Are you a ChatGPT person or a Grok person? Here’s a look at their features and which one currently stands an edge over the counterparts.
ChatGPT vs. Grok vs. Gemini: How do their Compare?
ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok all have slightly different features, price points, and advantages.
ChatGPT
The free version of ChatGPT is known to be aptly capable. You’ll get access to GPT-4.1 mini, which is pretty smart, and you’ll get limited access to OpenAI’s flagship multimodal model, GPT-4o, along with the GPT-o4-mini reasoning model. You’ll also be able to use the deep research feature (which conducts extensive research) on a limited basis, enter voice mode, upload files for analysis, and create custom GPTs. Free users can also generate images, with certain limits.
Upgrade to the Plus plan (approx. $20 per month), and you’ll get higher usage limits on file uploads and models like GPT-4o, plus access to more advanced reasoning models. Additionally, you’ll be able to create “Projects,” (essentially a way to organize chats) and receive limited access to the Sora video generator and the new ChatGPT agent feature.
Last but not least is the $200-per-month Pro plan, which gets you unlimited access to all of OpenAI’s models, extended Sora access, and sooner access to new features.
Gemini
Like the previous one, Gemini’s free version seems sufficiently capable too. Without paying, you’ll get access to Gemini 2.5 Flash and limited access to the more advanced 2.5 Pro. You’ll also get image generation with Google’s Imagen 4 model, Deep Research, and features like Gemini Live (voice mode) and Gems (custom GPTs).
Upgrade to Google AI Pro, and you’ll get higher limits for basically every feature, including the 2.5 Pro model. You’ll also get access to Deep Search in AI Mode and limited access to Veo 3 via Flow, Google’s AI video editing tool. This tier also adds Gemini access in services like Docs and Gmail.
The highest-end plan is Google AI Ultra, which raises usage limits once again, plus full access to the impressive Veo 3 video generation model. More importantly, it gives users access to Project Mariner, Google’s version of an AI agent that can browse the web.
Grok
The free version of Grok includes access to the Grok 3 model, as well as X’s Aurora Image generation model. Free users can also use the Grok AI chatbot to help with research, writing, and other tasks. It also allows access to Grok’s anime-style avatars through the Grok iOS and Android apps, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, owned by Elon Musk.
If you upgrade to the Super Grok plan for $30 per month, you’ll get access to the newer Grok 4 model, plus a voice mode with the ability for Grok to see through your phone’s camera. Super Grok users also get access to the new image and video generation tool, Grok Imagine.
Then there’s the Super Grok Heavy plan, which costs as high as $300 per month. This plan will get you access to the Grok 4 Heavy model (X’s most advanced so far), increased access to the Grok 4 model, access to new features as they roll out with time, and a larger context memory, which means that Grok will be able to process more information in a single chat.
Summary Insights:
- ChatGPT (GPT-4o) leads in multimodal ability, third-party tools, and enterprise-level support, especially via Microsoft.
- Grok is more casual, integrated with X (Twitter), with a unique personality but limited tools and integrations.
- Gemini is powerful for users deeply embedded in the Google ecosystem, and its context length and Workspace integration make it a strong productivity AI (Artificial Intelligence).