Claude Pro vs Gemini Advanced pricing: which is cheaper for your team?
Claude Pro's cheapest paid tier (Pro) lists at $17/user/month, which beats the other on entry pricing. Mid-tier and enterprise math can flip the answer — use the per-tier table below to see the real cost for your team size at each tier.
Calculate the cost for your team
Claude Pro pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | user/month | Web and mobile chat, basic tools, web search, memory. |
| Pro | $20 | $17 | user/month | Higher limits, Claude Code, Research, Microsoft 365 integration. |
| Max 5x | $100 | $100 | user/month | 5x Pro usage multiplier, early-access features. |
| Max 20x | $200 | $200 | user/month | 20x Pro usage, highest output limits for power users. |
Gemini Advanced pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Pro | $22 | $18.5 | user/month | 5TB storage, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Veo 3.1 limited, NotebookLM higher access. |
| AI Ultra | $250 | $250 | user/month | Highest Gemini limits, Veo 3 full access, 30TB storage. |
Feature by feature
The non-pricing differences that drive the real decision.
| Capability | Claude Pro | Gemini Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | user/month | user/month |
| Pricing model | Consumer subscription with usage caps | Bundled consumer AI subscription with storage |
| Cheapest paid tier | Pro at $17/user/month | AI Pro at $18.5/user/month |
| Mid-tier benchmark | Max 5x at $100/user/month | AI Ultra at $250/user/month |
| Total paid tiers published | 3 | 2 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
Best for…
Hand-picked use cases mapped to the winner.
| Use case | Winner |
|---|---|
| Lowest entry price (10-person team) | Claude Pro Pro |
| Most pricing tiers (room to grow) | Claude Pro (3 tiers) |
| Predictable per-seat billing | Either (both per-seat) |
| Most recently verified pricing | Claude Pro |
Choose Claude Pro when
- Anthropic's consumer Claude tier for individuals.
- Entry tier (Pro) at $17/user/month is your budget ceiling.
- Pro is single-seat only. Teams of 5+ should price the Team plan ($20-25/seat) for SSO and admin; Enterprise adds SCIM, audit logs and HIPAA option.
Choose Gemini Advanced when
- Gemini Advanced ships inside Google One AI Pro at ~$22/month.
- Entry tier (AI Pro) at $18.5/user/month is your budget ceiling.
- Workspaces use Gemini for Google Workspace add-on instead, billed per user on top of Workspace seats; consumer AI Pro does not extend to business domains.
Switching considerations
Watch the hidden fees on both sides. Claude Pro: Usage caps reset on 5-hour and weekly windows, hitting Claude Code heaviest. Gemini Advanced: Pricing varies by region: USD ~$19.99, EUR ~€21.99, sales tax/VAT on top. Always confirm with the vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a 10-person team, Claude Pro or Gemini Advanced?
At entry tier and 10 seats on annual billing: Claude Pro Pro comes to $170/mo; Gemini Advanced AI Pro comes to $185/mo. Claude Pro is the cheaper entry-tier choice at this team size.
Does Claude Pro have more pricing tiers than Gemini Advanced?
Claude Pro publishes more paid tiers (3 vs 2). More tiers usually means more granular ways to grow without re-platforming.
Which pricing was verified more recently?
Claude Pro's pricing was last verified 2026-05-17; Gemini Advanced's on 2026-05-17. Both pages link to the vendor's official pricing source so you can re-check before committing.