More than search — real assistance
Google's most capable AI model
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 🦞 OpenClaw | 🤖 Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Works in messaging apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Takes actions for you | ✓ | Limited |
| Persistent memory | ✓ | Limited |
| Privacy (runs locally) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Google Workspace integration | Via skills | Native |
| Web search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image understanding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart home control | ✓ | Via Google Home |
| Works offline | Partial | ✗ |
Pricing
OpenClaw
Free + API costs
Open source, runs on your hardware. Only pay for AI API usage (~$5-20/mo typical).
Google Gemini
Free / $20 mo (Advanced)
Subscription or usage-based pricing.
What OpenClaw Can Do That Google Gemini Can't
Send emails, manage calendar, set reminders — not just search for information about how to do it
Works from WhatsApp or Telegram — no need to open another app or say "Hey Google"
Your conversation history is yours forever — Gemini has limited memory between sessions
Connect to ANY service you use — Gemini is limited to Google's ecosystem
Your data never leaves your device — Gemini routes everything through Google
Who Should Use What?
Choose OpenClaw if you...
- ✓Want an assistant that acts, not just answers
- ✓Use services outside Google's ecosystem
- ✓Care about data privacy
- ✓Want to customize your assistant
- ✓Prefer text-based interaction in messaging apps
Choose Google Gemini if you...
- ✓Live in Google's ecosystem (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)
- ✓Want voice-first interaction
- ✓Need deep search integration
- ✓Prefer zero setup
- ✓Use Google Workspace professionally
The Verdict
Gemini is powerful for Google users and search. OpenClaw is for when you want AI that does more than answer — it takes action, remembers everything, and works from your favorite messaging app.