First, the value you get is just better. One subscription gets you Gemini, extra storage, NotebookLM, and the experimental models all bundled together.
Second, Google rolls out new features to almost everyone at the same time. When Gemini 3 Pro dropped, even users got access. Compare that with OpenAI, where something like Sora 2 is available to only a tiny group.
Google is also building tools that solve actual problems. NotebookLM is legit changing how people study, and Gemini is already baked into Docs and Gmail.
Meanwhile OpenAI feels like they are just chasing hype with features and demos that are good for social media don’t fit well into a daily workflow, unless you have the Pro tier.
Google isn’t shouting as loudly, but they’re building things that actually matter and making sure people can use them right now.
What do you think? Do you think OpenAI will play catchup?