AIPE vs. Google Gemini for Workspace: compared with sources.
Gemini is now included in Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. Here is how Gemini in Workspace differs from AIPE in pricing model, data location, models, connectors and agents.
Verdict
If your team works in Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet, Google Workspace brings Gemini right into those apps – without a separate add-on. AIPE is a standalone platform with models from several providers, a knowledge base with a knowledge graph, agents, connectors to Google and other systems and the AIPE Worker for tasks on your computers. Both combine well: AIPE connects Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive as connectors.
The key criteria compared
| Criterion | AIPE | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | AI platform for the whole company: chat, knowledge, agents, connectors and Worker | Gemini directly in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet and other Workspace apps, plus the Gemini app[1] |
| Pricing model | Plans per user, monthly or yearly; model usage by consumption, token prices public | Included in Workspace plans; the former add-on is no longer sold. List prices with annual commitment: Starter €6.80, Standard €13.60, Plus €21.10 per user/month; Starter with limited Gemini; Enterprise on request[1][2] |
| Hosting & data location | Primary hosting at Hetzner Online GmbH in Falkenstein, Deutschland; model providers depend on the selected model and are listed in the DPA | Gemini in Workspace processing can be limited to the US or EU – for Enterprise Plus and with Assured Controls; does not apply to data in Gemini Notebook[3][5][4] |
| Privacy & contracts | DPA under Art. 28 GDPR with TOMs and sub-processors online; no training on customer data under the DPA | Prompts count as customer data under the Cloud Data Processing Addendum; no training on customer data without prior permission; ISO 42001 and BSI C5[4][3] |
| Model choice | Leading model families (incl. GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek, Qwen), freely selectable; own keys (BYOK) | Google's Gemini models; Standard and above include the most capable models[1][3] |
| Connectors & data sources | Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Nextcloud, HubSpot, ClickUp, Propstack, SMTP; API, MCP and own MCP servers | Works with your Workspace content; more than 100 integrations such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce or Confluence in the separate Gemini Enterprise[1][6] |
| Agents & automation | Own agents, flows in Agent Studio, scheduled routines, Claude-compatible skills | Workspace Studio for AI agents and customisable skills on all plans; further agents in the separate Gemini Enterprise[1][6] |
Which fits when?
AIPE fits when …
- You want models from several providers such as GPT, Claude, Gemini and Mistral in one interface.
- Your knowledge also lives in Nextcloud, HubSpot, ClickUp or Propstack and should be linked in a knowledge graph.
- Tasks should be done on your own Mac or Windows computers.
- The platform should be primarily hosted in Germany, regardless of your office plan.
Google Gemini fits when …
- Your team does most of its work in Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet.
- You want AI in your existing Workspace plan without a separate add-on.
- You want to work with Google's Gemini models.
- You want to build agents right inside Workspace with Workspace Studio.
Common questions: AIPE vs. Google Gemini
What does Gemini in Google Workspace cost compared with AIPE?
According to Google, Gemini is included in Workspace Business and Enterprise plans; the Standard plan costs €13.60 per user per month with annual commitment (list price, as of October 2026). AIPE bills plans per user and model usage by actual consumption; current prices are on the AIPE pricing page.
Does Gemini data stay in the EU?
Google lets you limit Gemini in Workspace processing to the US or the EU – for Enterprise Plus and with the Assured Controls add-ons; this does not apply to data in Gemini Notebook. AIPE is primarily hosted in Germany; which model providers receive a request depends on the selected model and is listed in the DPA.
Can I use Gemini in AIPE too?
Yes. Gemini models are available in AIPE alongside GPT, Claude, Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek and Qwen; your organisation decides which providers are allowed.
Does AIPE work with Google Workspace?
Yes. AIPE connects Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive as connectors. Agents use the enabled tools with your organisation's permissions.
When is AIPE the better choice than Gemini in Workspace?
When you want models from several providers, link knowledge from systems outside Google, or have the AIPE Worker do tasks on your own computers.
Does AIPE fit you better than your current AI tool?
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Sources · As of October 2026
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