Grammarly

AI writing assistant for grammar, style, clarity, and generative content creation

Gemini

Google's AI assistant for creativity, productivity, and coding

Grammarly

Strong

17/25

Gemini

Strong

19/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionGrammarlyGemini

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Grammarly: Data hosted exclusively in US AWS East; no EU or regional residency option

Gemini: Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

2/5

Data hosted exclusively in US AWS East; no EU or regional residency option

4/5

Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Grammarly: US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; GDPR compliance via SCCs and DPA

Gemini: Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; GDPR compliance via SCCs and DPA

3/5

Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Grammarly: User data not sold; limited processing for product improvement with user controls

Gemini: For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

4/5

User data not sold; limited processing for product improvement with user controls

3/5

For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Grammarly: Extensive certification: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/18/701, ISO 42001

Gemini: Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

5/5

Extensive certification: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/18/701, ISO 42001

5/5

Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Grammarly: Strong enterprise compliance posture; US-only hosting limits suitability for EU data residency mandates

Gemini: Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

4/5

Strong enterprise compliance posture; US-only hosting limits suitability for EU data residency mandates

4/5

Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

Total Score

17/25

19/25

Best For

Grammarly

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017).

Gemini

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27018); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Gemini vs Grammarly: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Gemini (Google, US) scores 19/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Google's AI assistant for creativity, productivity, and coding. Grammarly (Grammarly, Inc., US) scores 17/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI writing assistant for grammar, style, clarity, and generative content creation.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Gemini leads with 4/5 vs 2/5.

●Gemini (4/5): Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

●Grammarly (2/5): Data hosted exclusively in US AWS East; no EU or regional residency option

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Gemini leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Gemini (3/5): Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

●Grammarly (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; GDPR compliance via SCCs and DPA

#### Data Retention & Training

Grammarly leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Gemini (3/5): For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

●Grammarly (4/5): User data not sold; limited processing for product improvement with user controls

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Gemini (5/5): Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

●Grammarly (5/5): Extensive certification: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/18/701, ISO 42001

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Gemini (4/5): Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

●Grammarly (4/5): Strong enterprise compliance posture; US-only hosting limits suitability for EU data residency mandates

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Gemini	Grammarly
FedRAMP High	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	Yes	No
ISO 27018	Yes	Yes
ISO 27701	No	Yes
ISO 42001	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Gemini has a clear trust advantage, scoring 19/25 compared to Grammarly's 17/25. Gemini particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Grammarly or Gemini?

Grammarly has a TrustKit score of 17/25 while Gemini scores 19/25. Gemini currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Grammarly and Gemini compare on data residency?

Grammarly scores 2/5 for data residency (Data hosted exclusively in US AWS East; no EU or regional residency option), while Gemini scores 4/5 (Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.).

Are Grammarly and Gemini GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Grammarly has a regulatory fit score of 4/5 and Gemini scores 4/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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