Perplexity vs Gemini 3
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Gemini 3 Pro
Gemini 3 Pro edges out Perplexity AI with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
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Feature
Perplexity
Gemini 3
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.8
Coding
3.5
4.7
Writing
4.2
4.5
Reasoning
4.4
4.8
Speed
4.8
4.7
Value
4.7
5.0
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
-
$1.25
Output (per 1M tokens)
-
$5
Features
Context Window
128K
1049K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Perplexity AI
Pros
- Real-time web access
- Cites all sources
- Great for research
- Fast responses
- Generous free tier
Cons
- Not as capable for coding
- Writing not as polished
- Limited context for complex tasks
Gemini 3 Pro
Pros
- Best value - cheapest premium model
- Massive 1M+ token context
- First model to hit 1500 Elo
- True multimodal (video, audio, text, images)
- Excellent for large codebases
Cons
- Writing style less polished than Claude
- Google ecosystem integration can be limiting
- Deep Think mode limited to Ultra subscribers
Choose Perplexity if you need:
Research, fact-checking, current events
Choose Gemini 3 if you need:
Large projects, budget-conscious users, multimodal tasks
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.