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Gemini for IT & software development

Google DeepMind's natively multimodal model family, deeply integrated into Workspace, with a very large context window.

Recommended for IT & software development

Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, images, audio, video and a very large context window, which suits generating, completing and debugging code with AI assistance.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Strong
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1527Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
8,6
Entry price
$0
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What Gemini does in IT & software development

Core tasks in IT & software development
  • Generating, completing and debugging code with AI assistance
  • Automatically reviewing pull requests and detecting security vulnerabilities
  • Automatically creating technical documentation and API specifications
  • Streamlining project planning, issue management and sprint workflows
Where Gemini is strong
  • Natively multimodal: text, image, audio, video
  • Very large context window
  • Deep Google Workspace integration
  • Enterprise options via Vertex AI

Gemini has a strong published GDPR profile and, with the right business settings, is usable in IT & software development.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Strong

Source code is trade secret and intellectual property. Check whether AI coding assistants store your code or use it for model training (an opt-out or business plan is required). Use on-premises or privacy-compliant variants for sensitive projects. AI-generated code sometimes contains security vulnerabilities or errors, so always have a developer review it, especially production code.

Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (though stricter policies apply for the EU/EEA).

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.

Prices

Free$0Free tier in the app
Google AI Plus€4.99 / monthEntry-level subscription; previously €7.99 (reduced June 2026)
AI Pro€21.99 / monthFormerly Gemini Advanced
AI Ultrafrom €99.99 / monthMost powerful consumer tier; €219.99/month for 2x limits
Workspace / APIPer seat / per tokenBusiness via Google Cloud, EU residency

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Questions about Gemini for IT & software development

Is Gemini suitable for IT & software development?
Yes. Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, images, audio, video and a very large context window, which fits IT & software development well. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
May I put confidential data into Gemini?
Source code is trade secret and intellectual property. Check whether AI coding assistants store your code or use it for model training (an opt-out or business plan is required). Use on-premises or privacy-compliant variants for sensitive projects. AI-generated code sometimes contains security flaws or bugs, so always have a developer review it, especially for production code. Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (though stricter policies apply to the EU/EEA).
How much does Gemini cost?
There is Free ($0), Google AI Plus (€4.99 / month), AI Pro (€21.99 / month), AI Ultra (from €99.99 / month), Workspace / API (per seat / per token). Check current prices on the official site.
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