Gemini vs Perplexity
Gemini has a steadier constraint history on usage limits, transparency.
Constraint stability only — pricing, limits, model availability, transparency. Not a capability comparison.
01 / SIDE-BY-SIDE
| Tool | Verdict | Pricing | Limits | Models | Transparency | 90d | Last change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini | Caution | Stable100 | Shifting78 | Stable100 | Stable89 | 3 | Partial walk-back after complaints (May 2026) |
| Perplexity | Watch | Stable100 | Volatile57 | Stable100 | Volatile57 | 1 | Promo-account queries throttled (May 2026) |
02 / RECENT CHANGES
Gemini
3 changes in the last 90 days
Latest: Partial walk-back after complaints (May 2026)
Perplexity
1 change in the last 90 days
Latest: Promo-account queries throttled (May 2026)