ChatGPT Work vs Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini)
The facts side by side, from official pages. Head-to-head tests are coming.
ChatGPT Work is cheaper to start ($0 vs $19.99/mo). Where it works: ChatGPT Work (Worldwide (where ChatGPT works)), Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) (Not in the EEA, UK, Switzerland or Nigeria). We haven't run head-to-head tests yet, so this compares facts only.
Side by side
| ChatGPT Work | Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | |
| Type | Agent inside an AI chat app | Agent inside an AI chat app |
| Paid from | $0 | $19.99/mo |
| Free option | Yes, desktop only | No |
| Where | Worldwide (where ChatGPT works) | Not in the EEA, UK, Switzerland or Nigeria |
| Open source | No | No |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Runs on | OpenAI's cloud, with desktop app access to your computer | Google's cloud |
| Use it from | ChatGPT desktop app (Mac, Windows), web and mobile on paid plans | Gemini mobile app, Gemini app on Mac, gemini.google.com |
| Real use cases in feed | 3 | 2 |
| Our test | Not tested yet | Not tested yet |
Facts checked Oct 20, 2026. Sources are on each agent's page.
Which one fits you
ChatGPT Work
Pick it if:
- you already use ChatGPT and want to try an agent for free on your computer
- you want one app for chat and agent jobs
Seen in the feed:
Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini)
Pick it if:
- your life runs on Gmail, Calendar and Google Sheets
- you live in the US or a supported country outside Europe
Seen in the feed:
Head-to-head test
Not tested yet. We haven't run our own tests on this yet. When we do, results will appear here with the date, agent version, time, cost, how often we had to step in, and screenshots. How we test.
Questions
Which is cheaper, ChatGPT Work or Gemini Spark?
ChatGPT Work paid use starts at $0 (free option: Yes, desktop only). Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) starts at $19.99/mo (free option: No).
Which is easier to set up, ChatGPT Work or Gemini Spark?
ChatGPT Work: Easy. Install the desktop app and pick Work instead of Chat. Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini): Easy. Subscribe, turn on Keep Activity, opt in to Personal Intelligence, then pick Task next to the message box.
Have you tested ChatGPT Work against Gemini Spark?
Not yet. We will run both on the same jobs with the same instructions and publish pass or fail, time, cost and how often we had to step in.