Google
VS
OpenAI
Google vs OpenAI: which AI lab wins at real work?
22 task areas · each lab's best model per task · same graded test runs · rank comparison only.
OpenAI's best model out-ranks Google's in 15 of 22 task areas we tested; Google takes 7. Lineup prices run $0.75–$14/1M for Google vs $0.75–$210/1M for OpenAI.
Task by task — each lab's best
For every task area, we take each lab's highest-ranked model and compare where they land against every model we test.
| Task area | Google's best | OpenAI's best | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training & Education |
#4 / 110
|
#63 / 110
|
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| Research & Competitive Analysis |
#42 / 110
|
#1 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Product & Project Management |
#25 / 110
|
#1 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Coding |
#22 / 115
|
#1 / 115
|
OpenAI |
| Knowledge & Docs |
#19 / 110
|
#1 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Presentations & Decks |
#17 / 110
|
#1 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Structured Output |
#15 / 113
|
#1 / 113
|
OpenAI |
| RAG, Safety & Grounding |
#5 / 113
|
#16 / 113
|
|
| Translation & Localization |
#14 / 110
|
#3 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Content & Brand |
#11 / 124
|
#2 / 124
|
OpenAI |
| Legal & HR |
#17 / 110
|
#9 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Sales |
#32 / 110
|
#40 / 110
|
|
| AI Strategy |
#23 / 126
|
#30 / 126
|
|
| Data & Analytics |
#34 / 110
|
#27 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Investor & Pitch |
#13 / 66
|
#7 / 66
|
OpenAI |
| Summarization & Meeting Notes |
#4 / 110
|
#10 / 110
|
|
| Chef / Home Cooking |
#6 / 126
|
#1 / 126
|
OpenAI |
| Landing Pages |
#14 / 72
|
#9 / 72
|
OpenAI |
| Frontend & Landing Pages |
#1 / 109
|
#5 / 109
|
|
| Executive Assistant |
#14 / 112
|
#11 / 112
|
OpenAI |
| Creative & Comedy |
#4 / 110
|
#2 / 110
|
OpenAI |
| Customer Support |
#2 / 113
|
#3 / 113
|
Rank = the model's position among every model config we tested in that task area (lower is better). Sorted by biggest gap first.
Frequently asked
Is Google better than OpenAI for real work?
Comparing each lab's best model per task area across 22 areas, OpenAI ranks higher in 15 and Google in 7.
What is Google's strongest model?
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview — avg percentile 82 across our task areas.
What is OpenAI's strongest model?
GPT-5.5 — avg percentile 86 across our task areas.
Where does Google beat OpenAI?
Google leads at Training & Education, RAG, Safety & Grounding, Sales.
Where does OpenAI beat Google?
OpenAI leads at Research & Competitive Analysis, Product & Project Management, Coding.
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