Google Gemini vs Lumo (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Lumo does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Google Gemini
4.4 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Chatbots tools

Side by side

Compared on	Google Gemini	Lumo
Our rating	4.4Better	4.0
Starts at	$20/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Chatbots	Chatbots
Plans	FreeFree Google AI Pro$20/mo	Free$0 Lumo PlusPrice shown at checkout
Key features	Native multimodal understanding of text, image, video, and audio Deep integration with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Workspace Deep Research for autonomous multi-source report synthesis Gems for configuring custom assistant versions Free tier for standard use	Zero-access encrypted chat history Web search and small file uploads Proton Drive files and folders as context Image generation, projects and custom assistants Open-source code and apps for iOS and Android
Pros	Native multimodal design rather than bolted-on media support Unmatched integration depth within Google's own product ecosystem Deep Research handles multi-source synthesis automatically	Free plan with no card Chats are not used to train models, per Proton Business edition for teams
Cons	Full value depends on already using Google Workspace regularly Advanced features and longer context require a paid plan Interface changes have followed Google's broader product naming shifts	Free plan limits model usage, history and images Plus prices are not shown in the static page and vary by currency Privacy claims rest on Proton's own documentation
Company	Google, founded 2023	Proton AG, founded 2014

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Google Gemini better than Lumo?

In our reviews Google Gemini scores 4.4 and Lumo scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Google Gemini: Multimodal from the ground up, deeply tied to Google's ecosystem. Lumo: Proton's privacy-first AI chat assistant with zero-access encrypted chats, open-source code, web search and image generation, on web, iOS and Android.

Which is cheaper, Google Gemini or Lumo?

Google Gemini: from $20/mo. Lumo: free.

Do Google Gemini and Lumo have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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