“The key to artificial intelligence has always been the representation.”
—Jeff Hawkins
This quote highlights the potential impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. ChatGPT (having 100 million users) and Google Bard (having over 30 million users) are two of the most advanced AI chatbots available today. They are both capable of generating text, translating languages, and creating creative content.
So, which one is better?
It’s hard to say for sure. Both ChatGPT and Google Bard are still under development, and they are both constantly being updated.
However, in this article, we compare these two conversational AI tools head-to-head. As part of our evaluation, we consider several factors, including processing text, charges & price, user-friendliness & interface, the relevance of results, generating formulas, and creative ability.
Table of Contents
ChatGPT vs Bard: Differences
Processing text: summarizing, writing paragraphs, etc.
Summarizing, writing paragraphs, and translating are among the tasks chatbots can perform.
ChatGPT-4 excels at text processing, making it perfect for applications such as summarization, where accuracy and comprehensiveness are essential.
ChatGPT-4 excels at text processing, while Bard excels at conversational AI. A versatile and valuable tool for those working with NLP (natural language processing), ChatGPT4 is able to perform multiple roles on a more textual level.
Charges and price
ChatGPT and Google Bard are currently free. However, ChatGPT4 is paid.
It is important to note that both ChatGPT and Bard are still under development, and their pricing plans may change in the future.
User-friendliness and Interface
For a chatbot to be accessible to a wide audience, it must be user-friendly. Bard has an advantage over ChatGPT-4 in terms of user-friendliness. The interface is nicer, and the text is easier to read due to its format. In addition to upvoting and downvoting, you can search the web for the response. Overall, Bard’s interface appears to be more organized and cleaner.
Relevance of results
ChatGPT shuts us down immediately when we ask a question like this “How are you finding life as a chatbot?”.
Bard, however, displays the emotions and enthusiasm that ChatGPT lacks. As a whole, we are pleased with Bard’s more human-like response.
Bard responded with this:

ChatGPT responded like this:

Generating formulas
We asked both chatbots for a formula for Google Sheets. Both bots provided us with similar answers, referencing the same information and providing a working formula for completing the task. However, Bard gave us step-by-step instructions and made them more clear as compared to ChatGPT.

Creative ability
Both chatbots were instructed to write a poem for a woman who enjoys singing in the summer and dancing in the winter with her friends.
The ChatGPT poem is better structured, better-written, and surprisingly rhymes and flows well. It uses poetic devices and a complex verse structure. This poem was generated in around five seconds.
While Bard appears to have taken on the persona of the user in this poem, it’s also simpler, and it doesn’t read as well. While ChatGPT weaves in the concepts we mentioned in the prompt naturally, this is much more formulaic.
Bard responded with this:

ChatGPT responded with this:

Future prospects and developments
AI-generated writing detection tools
It is becoming increasingly important to have tools that can detect AI-generated writing as AI chatbots become more prevalent. A number of initiatives, including those by OpenAI and independent researchers, are focused on creating tools to identify AI-generated text, which can help combat plagiarism and preserve data integrity.
Paid versions and accessibility
There are paid versions of ChatGPT but Google Bard is free right now. However, Google may offer a paid version in the future with additional features and capabilities. This may help support the development and maintenance of these chatbots. However, it also raises accessibility concerns, as users who cannot afford premium access may be excluded from some features.
AI integration in several industries
Education, healthcare, marketing, and customer service are all-embracing AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. Technology will continue to play a significant role in shaping how we communicate, learn, and access information as it evolves.
Use cases in diverse industries and domains
Content generation
ChatGPT and BARD can be used to generate content for a variety of purposes, including writing articles, blog posts, social media updates, product descriptions, and creative storytelling.
By generating ideas, proofreading, and suggesting improvements, they can assist content creators.
Education and training
ChatGPT and BARD can be used in educational settings to answer students’ questions, explain complex topics, and provide interactive learning experiences.
By adapting to the individual’s learning style, they can serve as virtual tutors or mentors.
Gaming and entertainment
Players can immerse themselves in video games and virtual worlds by integrating models such as these.
Besides serving as in-game characters, they can also provide hints and tips and engage players in dynamic dialogues.
Virtual assistants
Users can use these models as intelligent virtual assistants, scheduling appointments, setting reminders, checking the weather, and answering general knowledge questions.
It is possible for them to understand natural language queries and provide relevant responses.
Language learning
Using these models, language learners can engage in conversational practice, receive instant feedback, discover new vocabulary words, and understand grammar concepts.
By simulating conversations with native speakers, learners can improve their skills.
Customer support
With ChatGPT and BARD, customer support can be automated by answering frequently asked questions, addressing common issues, and assisting with basic troubleshooting.
The systems can handle a large volume of inquiries simultaneously, reducing the need for human intervention.
Personalized recommendations
Using ChatGPT and BARD, users can receive personalized recommendations for products, services, movies, and books.
As a result of understanding the user’s preferences and past interactions, they can tailor suggestions to enhance the overall user experience.
Mental health support
By engaging in empathic conversations, providing resources and coping strategies, and offering a non-judgmental space for discussion, these models can offer support to individuals with mental health issues. It is important to note, however, that they do not replace professional therapy.
Conclusion
As a result, both Google Bard and ChatGPT-4 are powerful conversational AI tools that excel in different areas. Bard outperforms ChatGPT-4 when it comes to human-like response, user-friendliness, and real-time access to the internet. However, ChatGPT4 has an advantage when it comes to text-processing tasks such as summarizing and writing paragraphs.
Although Bard’s responses are ultra-authentic, they cannot generate fake news or hallucinations. Furthermore, ChatGPT4 is limited and costs money, while Bard is free. Based on the specific use case and requirements, we must consider these factors when choosing between the two tools.
HashStudioz Technologies offers a wide range of generative AI development services, including text generation, image generation, audio, and video generation.
Being a generative AI development company, we also have a team of experienced AI developers who can help you with any specific project you need help with. Our track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget speaks for itself.
