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Gemini

by Google · Mountain View, USA

AI baked into Gmail, Docs, and Drive. Best video generation in the field.

Founded Dec 2023
Lowest plan Free
Top plan $199.99/mo
API range $0.1–$18 / 1M
Visit Gemini ↗ Updated September 7, 2026
§ Quick answer

Is Gemini free?

Yes — Gemini has a free tier you can use without paying anything. Paid plans start at $4.99/mo.

Gemini's free tier is among the most generous in AI — full chat with Gemini 3.6 Flash at no cost. AI Plus ($4.99/mo) steps up to Gemini 3.1 Pro (limited access) with double the limits and 400 GB storage, AI Pro ($19.99/mo) unlocks full Gemini 3.1 Pro, Deep Research, Veo 3.1 Lite video and 5 TB storage, and AI Ultra ($99.99–199.99/mo) raises every cap for professional use.

§ Pricing

All plans, in full.

Free
Free
Free
  • Gemini 3.6 Flash
  • Multimodal input
  • Basic features
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Plus
$4.99 /mo
AI Plus
  • Gemini 3.1 Pro (limited access)
  • Gemini Omni Flash (video)
  • 2× Free usage limits
  • 400 GB storage
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
  • Family sharing (5)
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Pro
$19.99 /mo
AI Pro
  • Gemini 3.1 Pro
  • Gemini Omni Flash (video)
  • 1M token context
  • Deep Research
  • Veo 3.1 Lite
  • 5 TB storage
  • Gmail / Docs
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Ultra
$99.99–199.99 /mo
AI Ultra
  • $99.99: 5× Pro usage
  • $199.99: 20× Pro usage
  • Gemini Omni Flash (video)
  • Veo 3.1 video (1080p)
  • Deep Think & Project Genie
  • 20–30 TB storage
  • YouTube Premium
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The honest take

AI baked into Gmail, Docs, and Drive. Best video generation in the field.

Best for: Google ecosystem users, video generation, very long documents (1M tokens)

Where it falls short: Quality lags ChatGPT/Claude on hard reasoning; UI changes constantly

What you actually get

  • Writing
  • Images
  • Video (Veo)
  • Workspace
  • 1M context
  • Deep Research

Pricing history

Feb 2024
Gemini Advanced at $19.99/mo
Q3 2025
Renamed AI Pro / AI Ultra
Jan 2026
AI Plus tier launched at $9.99/mo
Apr 2026
AI Ultra raised to $249.99/mo; 3.1 Pro to AI Pro tier
May 2026
I/O 2026: Gemini 3.5 Flash ($1.50/$9) and Omni Flash video launched
May 2026
I/O 2026: AI Ultra restructured — $99.99 (5×) & $199.99 (20×), down from $249.99
Jun 8, 2026
AI Plus cut to $4.99/mo; storage doubled to 400 GB
Jul 21, 2026
Gemini 3.6 Flash ($1.50/$7.50) & 3.5 Flash-Lite launched; Flash output cut from $9
Aug 13, 2026
Gemini 3.7 Flash launched (AI Pro/Ultra, via new "Spark" feature); 3.6 Flash price cut to match at $0.75/$3.75
Sep 2, 2026
Gemini 3.8 Flash launched (AI Pro/Ultra only) at the same intro price as 3.6/3.7 Flash: $0.75/$3.75 thru Dec 31 2026

Should you pay for it?

The free tier of Gemini is good enough for casual use. Pay $4.99 only when you start hitting daily caps or need access to the better models.

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§ FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Is Gemini free?

Yes — Gemini has a free tier you can use without paying anything. Paid plans start at $4.99/mo. Gemini's free tier is among the most generous in AI — full chat with Gemini 3.6 Flash at no cost. AI Plus ($4.99/mo) steps up to Gemini 3.1 Pro (limited access) with double the limits and 400 GB storage, AI Pro ($19.99/mo) unlocks full Gemini 3.1 Pro, Deep Research, Veo 3.1 Lite video and 5 TB storage, and AI Ultra ($99.99–199.99/mo) raises every cap for professional use.

How much does Gemini cost in 2026?

Gemini pricing in 2026: Free — $0; AI Plus — $4.99/mo; AI Pro — $19.99/mo; AI Ultra — $99.99–199.99/mo. Full plan-by-plan details are in the table above.

What does the free version of Gemini include?

The free tier includes: Gemini 3.6 Flash, Multimodal input, Basic features.

Is AI Plus worth $4.99/mo?

The free tier of Gemini is good enough for casual use. Pay $4.99 only when you start hitting daily caps or need access to the better models.

How much does Google Gemini cost per month?

Gemini is free for everyday use. Paid tiers: AI Plus at $4.99/mo, AI Pro at $19.99/mo, and AI Ultra at $99.99/mo for 5× Pro usage or $199.99/mo for 20×.

What is the difference between Gemini AI Pro and AI Ultra?

AI Pro ($19.99/mo) covers most people: Gemini 3.1 Pro, 1M-token context, Deep Research, Veo 3.1 Lite video, and 5 TB storage. AI Ultra ($99.99–199.99/mo) is the same toolkit with 5×–20× the usage caps and full-quality 1080p Veo 3.1 — only worth it if you hit Pro's limits.

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