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Gemini (Google)
65 pts
2 wins
VS
Perplexity AI
40 pts
0 wins
🏆 Overall, Gemini (Google) offers more free value (2/6 categories)
📊 Side-by-Side
Category
Gemini (Google)
Perplexity AI
Free Tier
✅ No explicit limit
✅ No limit (basic search)
Free API
✅ Free tier
❌ None
Rate Limit
15 RPM
N/A
Open Source
❌ No
❌ No
Free Models
2
2
GitHub Stars
⭐ 5,091
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🧠 Model Details
Gemini (Google) 2 models Gemini 2.5 Flash
Million-token context, fast
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Limited for free users
Perplexity AI 2 models Perplexity Default
AI search engine, real-time web access
Pro Search
Deep search, 5 per day for free users