Confused about AI features in Google Workspace

[theows]

I’m hoping some of you tech-savvy people can help me out here. I recently heard about Gemini (late as always), Google’s AI tool, that’s built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc., but I’m not entirely sure how it works or if it’s worth using.

Apparently, it can help with things like summarizing emails, organizing data, or even drafting text (or so do people who are trying to convince me say). Sounds cool, but here’s the thing - I’m dealing with too many things as it is and working on multiple projects, and I don’t want to shell out extra cash unless it’s really worth it. I've also found GPT Workspace to be a solid competition described in this article, so I'm weighing my options.

Has anyone here tried Gemini in Google Workspace? Does it genuinely save you time, or is it just another overhyped feature? And are there alternatives to consider? Would love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve really tested it for something.

Edited by theows on Thursday 5th December 08:20

[Samuel978]

I've used Gemini in Google Workspace, and let me tell you my short-lived experience with it. Sure, it can whip up email drafts, summarize threads, and even generate images in Docs (I mostly use it for emails). I thought I've found something really amazing. But to unlock these features, you're looking at an extra $20 per user (per month) and with a yearly commitment for the Gemini Business add-on. No thanks, at least not for me.

[theows]

Thanks for your feedback.

The price to actual payoff is what worried me in the first place.