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Gemini Spark

Google's always-on Gemini agent

Google's always-on agent in the Gemini app handles tasks across Workspace, connected apps, Chrome, and local files where supported.

Maker
Google
Founded
2026
Pricing
No free tier · from $19.99/mo (Google AI Pro)
Last checked
November 2026

Verdict

Google's always-on agent in the Gemini app handles tasks across Workspace, connected apps, Chrome, and local files where supported.

Score breakdown

vs Sunlet, the category leader
CriterionWeightScoreΔ leader
Capability30%80
Ease of use20%7−2
Value for money20%6−3
Reliability20%5−2
Support & docs10%6−1
How we score →
Best for

People using Google services who want one agent to handle errands, work with files, and monitor topics.

Key features

  • Always-on cloud agent
  • Connected apps and custom MCP support
  • Chrome auto browse on supported accounts
  • macOS file access for sorting and extraction
  • Real-time topic monitoring
  • Google Workspace actions across apps such as Docs and Sheets

Strengths

  • +Runs in the cloud, so scheduled work and monitoring can continue while your devices are off
  • +Acts across Google services and connects to other apps, including custom MCP servers
  • +Chrome auto browse can work with signed-in websites where the feature is available
  • +On supported Macs, can work with local files you give it access to

Weaknesses

  • −Requires a paid Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and a personal Google account
  • −Availability depends on country; Chrome auto browse began with a separate US rollout
  • −An agent that can use signed-in websites and local files requires careful permission choices
  • −There is limited evidence on repeatability across long, unattended tasks

Overview

Overview

Gemini Spark is Google’s background agent inside Gemini. It can act across connected apps, run scheduled tasks, and monitor topics. On supported Macs, it can also work with local files you grant it permission to use, such as extracting figures from saved invoices into a Google Sheet.

Google added Chrome auto browse, which lets Spark use signed-in websites with your permission and hand back sensitive steps such as payment. Chrome browsing has its own rollout and may be unavailable even when you can use the core agent.

Spark is easier to justify on price now that Google AI Pro includes access in supported markets. Google announced the Pro rollout to more than 160 additional countries, though Spark still has geographic exclusions and does not support work or school accounts. Check eligibility if Spark is the reason you are considering Pro.

Key Benefits

  • Always on: Cloud execution keeps tasks and monitoring going when you step away.
  • Bridge files and apps: Move information from local files into a spreadsheet on supported Macs.
  • Use your accounts: Where Chrome auto browse is available, Spark can work on sites you are already signed into.

Use Cases

  1. File clean-up: Sort a folder of PDFs on a supported Mac.
  2. Expense roll-ups: Pull figures from invoices into a Sheets budget.
  3. Monitoring: Track a topic and get updates as it changes.

Sources

Google’s Spark and Chrome rollout, Gemini Spark eligibility and permissions, and Google AI plan pricing.

Pricing

Checked November 2026 · USD
Google AI Pro$19.99/month (US)
  • Spark included where available
  • Requires a personal Google account
Google AI UltraVaries by tier and market
  • Spark included where available

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