Claude vs Gemini API
These two do quite different things, so neither is a direct alternative to the other.
Claude Anthropic
Anthropic’s assistant for writing, analysis and coding, with projects, artifacts, skills and connectors to your tools.
VisitGemini API Google
Gemini models with long context and native video and audio input, through AI Studio and Vertex AI.
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| Property | Claude | Gemini API |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Product | Product |
| Category | AI assistants | AI models and APIs |
| Made by | Anthropic | |
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Pay per use |
| Open source | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | API |
| Startup | Yes | No |
Features
Only Claude
- chat
- writing
- web search
- file analysis
- coding
- skills
- mcp
- agents
Both
None
Only Gemini API
- llm api
- reasoning
- long context
- image generation
- embeddings
- voice