Google Gemini

Google's AI assistant app, with plans that bundle usage limits, Google app features and cloud storage.

Our verdict

Suits people already in Google's ecosystem who want Gemini inside Gmail and Docs and a storage bundle with the subscription. Skip it if you want fixed, published message limits, or do not want a Google account.

What it does well

Free plan lists image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems
Paid plans bundle 400 GB, 5 TB or 20 TB of Google storage
Lowest listed paid tier is $4.99/month (Google AI Plus)

Where it falls short

Usage limits are compute-based; the page gives no numeric caps
Limits refresh every 5 hours up to a weekly limit
Top Ultra tiers cost $99.99 and $199.99 per month

The Google Gemini website — The official Google Gemini website, 16 October 2026.

Gemini is Google's AI assistant, available in the Gemini app on web, in a desktop app for Windows and macOS, and in mobile apps. The Free plan ($0 with a Google Account) lists the Flash-Lite model, image generation and editing, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas, Gems, limited Google Flow access, Gemini Notebook and 15 GB of storage shared across Gmail, Drive and Photos.

Google AI Plus costs $4.99 per month and lists 2x the Free usage limits, 400 GB of storage and Gemini in Gmail and other Google apps. Google AI Pro costs $19.99 per month with 4x the Free usage limits, 5 TB of storage, the Pro model, Jules, Antigravity entry limits, Gemini in Chrome and a YouTube Premium Lite plan. Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99 per month (5x the Pro limits) and $199.99 per month (20x), with 20 TB or more of storage and a YouTube Premium individual plan.

Google says limits depend on prompt complexity, features used and chat length, refresh every 5 hours until a weekly limit is reached, and can be extended by buying AI credits. For businesses, Gemini Enterprise is listed from $21 per seat per month (Business edition, up to 300 seats) and from $30 (Standard and Plus editions).

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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money