Promptbook versus Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)
When to choose Promptbook
When an operation needs company folders, a terminal and web tools. For example, an agent can transcribe a local recording, draft an article and hand it off to your CMS.
When to choose Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)
When work mainly takes place in Gmail and Drive. For example, use Workspace Studio to extract information from incoming messages and save it to Sheets.
| Feature | Promptbook | Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting | YesYour computer or server | NoGoogle cloud |
| Runs with your computer off | ConditionalWhen hosted elsewhere | YesWorkspace Studio flows |
| Workspace | Project files and Git | Gmail, Drive and integrations |
| AI model | Choice of tool and model | Gemini |
| Scheduled tasks | YesRecurring agent tasks | YesWorkspace Studio |
Feature details
Self-hosting
PromptbookThe engine that runs and schedules agent work lives on your computer, company server or VPS under your control.
Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)Within Google Workspace assistance and automation. Workspace Studio handles recurring workflows.
Runs with your computer off
PromptbookClosing the controls leaves work running. Shutting down the engine host stops it. An engine on a running server can continue.
Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)Workspace Studio flows run in Google’s service when their configured triggers fire.
Workspace
PromptbookAgents, tasks and conversations are readable files in your project. Review file changes in Git and inspect task traces.
Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)Google Workspace tools such as Gmail and Drive, plus supported steps and integrations.
AI model
PromptbookChoose a supported AI tool and model. External services receive the inputs they need. Local model use depends on the adapter and task.
Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)Gemini in Google Workspace.
Scheduled tasks
PromptbookGive a team of agents an ongoing responsibility, goal and rules. The engine runs one-off and recurring tasks.
Gemini for Google Workspace (Duet AI)Workspace Studio builds flows from triggers and steps, including Gemini steps.
Documentation reviewed 10 November 2026.