ExamTeXExamTeX vs. Google Gemini
Printable exam papers in your exam's format vs. a general AI assistant with study tools
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ExamTeX vs Google Gemini: the short answer
Use Gemini if you want a general AI tutor: it explains concepts step by step, builds interactive quizzes, flashcards and study guides from files you upload, and has full-length practice tests for the SAT, JEE Main and NEET UG. Use ExamTeX if you want a printable practice exam in your course's format (IB, AP, A-Level or your university's style) with a mark scheme, made from your own notes, slides or past papers without writing the prompt yourself. Many students use both: Gemini to understand the material, ExamTeX to sit a timed paper.
ExamTeX vs Google Gemini: feature comparison
| Feature | ExamTeX | Google Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Pro €9.99/month; Exam Pass €9.99 once for 30 days of Pro | Free plan; Google AI Plus $4.99/month; Google AI Pro $19.99/month; Ultra from $99.99/month (US prices, vary by country) |
| Free tier | 2 practice exams a month (watermarked PDF); unlimited flashcards and study guides | Free Gemini app with quizzes, flashcards and study guides; eligible US students can claim a free year of Google AI Pro (redeem by 31 Dec 2026) |
| Generates from your files | Notes, slides, PDFs, Word, photos, lecture audio/video, YouTube links | Yes: upload files as context for quizzes, flashcards and study guides |
| Exam-board format | IB, AP and A-Level exam styles, USMLE Step 1 / CPA / Bar templates, or your university's format; you set the question mix to mirror a past paper | Built-in full-length practice tests for SAT, JEE Main and NEET UG; other formats by prompting |
| Math typesetting | Every paper typeset in LaTeX and compiled to PDF | Math in responses; LaTeX-to-PDF in Canvas (listed for Google AI Pro/Ultra and Workspace plans) |
| Printable paper + answer key | Print-ready PDF; optional mark scheme with worked solutions and marks | Quizzes and practice tests run in the app with hints and a score summary |
| Explanations and tutoring | No chat tutor; study guides and audio study podcasts instead | Step-by-step explanations, follow-up questions, Gemini Live voice chat |
| Best for | Sitting a realistic mock paper and marking it | Learning the material and quick self-check quizzes |
Gemini is a capable general study companion for understanding material and checking yourself as you go. ExamTeX is narrower: it produces the exam paper itself, in your exam's structure and typeset in LaTeX, with the mark scheme you grade it against.
When Google Gemini is the better choice
- You want explanations and a back-and-forth tutor rather than a test.
- You are preparing for the SAT, JEE Main or NEET UG, which have full-length practice tests built into Gemini.
- You already pay for Google AI Pro, or qualify for Google's free student plan, and only need quick self-check quizzes.
Frequently asked questions
Can Gemini make a practice exam from my notes?
Yes. In the Gemini app you can upload your notes and ask for a quiz, flashcards or a study guide; the quiz opens in the Canvas panel with hints and a summary of your strengths and focus areas. Gemini's built-in full-length practice tests cover the SAT, JEE Main and NEET UG; for other exams you describe the format in your prompt. ExamTeX has IB, AP, A-Level and other exam formats built in and outputs a printable, typeset paper with a mark scheme.
Is Gemini free for students?
The Gemini app has a free plan. In the US, Google offers eligible students a free year of Google AI Pro, redeemable until 31 December 2026, which then renews at $19.99 a month unless cancelled; student offers differ by country. ExamTeX's free plan includes 2 practice exams a month plus unlimited flashcards and study guides.
Does Gemini support LaTeX?
Yes. Google added LaTeX features to the Gemini app in October 2025, including generating a PDF from LaTeX in Canvas, which Google lists for Google AI Pro, Ultra and Workspace plans. ExamTeX handles the exam layout, question numbering, marks and answer key itself, in the format of your exam board, so you do not write or fix the LaTeX.
Should I use Gemini or ExamTeX for exam revision?
Use Gemini while you are learning: step-by-step explanations, follow-up questions and quick quizzes. Use ExamTeX closer to the exam to sit timed papers in the real format and mark them against a mark scheme. ExamTeX does not offer an open-ended chat tutor.
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