Gemini review for trades businesses

The verdict

Best for

Businesses that already run on Gmail, Google Calendar and Android phones.

Skip if

You don't use Google's apps. You'll get more out of ChatGPT or Claude.

Free plan

Price details: Free plan available. Paid plans available (we're re-verifying current prices). Price being re-checked

Free trial: Free plan

Score breakdown

• Time saved (30%)8
• Ease of use (25%)9
• Price for a small crew (20%)10
• Works in the field (15%)8
• Plays well with others (10%)7

Scores are based on published pricing, features and user reports, checked against our rubric. Hands-on testing notes are added as we complete them.

AI features

• Built into Gmail and Google Docs
• Voice on Android
• Photo understanding

Alternatives to Gemini

• ChatGPT 8.6: Everyone. It's the easiest first step into AI, and the free plan is enough to start.
• Claude 8.4: Writing professional quotes, proposals and customer emails, and reading long contracts or specs.