Gemini pricing, plans and how to pay
Google's assistant across the web, Android and Gmail, Docs and Sheets. Paid Google AI plans add more Gemini use, Google's top models and cloud storage.
In short
As of Oct 29, 2026, Gemini has a free plan and paid plans start at $4.99/month (Google AI Plus: 2x the free usage limits; Gemini 3.6 Flash and Deep Research; 128K-token context; 400 GB storage). Payment: Paid through Google Play with a payment method saved to your Google account; accepted methods vary by country. Plans bought in the App Store on iPhone or iPad are billed by Apple, and some mobile carriers also sell them. Plus and Pro can be billed monthly or yearly; Ultra is monthly only.
Plans and limits
| Plan | Price / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Standard usage limits that refresh every 5 hours, up to a weekly cap; 32K-token context window |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99 | 2x the free usage limits; Gemini 3.6 Flash and Deep Research; 128K-token context; 400 GB storage |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99$16.67/mo billed yearly | 4x the free usage limits; Gemini 4 Argon and 3.1 Pro; 1M-token context; Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Sheets; 5 TB storage |
| Google AI Ultra 5x | $99.99 | 5x Pro usage limits; higher access to Gemini 4 Argon, Deep Research and Project Genie; 20 TB storage; billed monthly only |
| Google AI Ultra 20x | $199.99 | 20x Pro usage limits; the highest access to Google's Pro models; 30 TB storage; billed monthly only |
USD before tax, billed monthly unless noted. Regional and in-app prices may differ. Verified Oct 29, 2026.
Good fit for
- People who already work in Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive
- Very long files and chats with the 1-million-token context window on Pro and Ultra
- Families who want to share storage and AI with up to five others
Watch out for
- Usage limits refresh every 5 hours, up to a weekly cap
- Ultra is billed monthly only, and Google AI plans are for personal Google accounts (Workspace users need a Gemini add-on)
- Mainland China appears on the Gemini web app list for Workspace accounts only, and Google AI plans are not sold there
Signing up and paying
- Sign-up
- A personal Google account, or a work or school Google account if your administrator allows it. Some features work on gemini.google.com without signing in.
- Payment
- Paid through Google Play with a payment method saved to your Google account; accepted methods vary by country. Plans bought in the App Store on iPhone or iPad are billed by Apple, and some mobile carriers also sell them. Plus and Pro can be billed monthly or yearly; Ultra is monthly only.
- Is Gemini available in China?
- Hong Kong is on Google's official list of places where the Gemini web app is available, and Google AI plans are sold there. Mainland China is listed for Workspace (work) accounts only, and it is not on the list of countries where Google AI plans are offered. The Gemini API's list of available regions includes neither.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini free?
Yes, there is a free plan (Free): Standard usage limits that refresh every 5 hours, up to a weekly cap; 32K-token context window.
How much does Gemini cost per month?
Paid plans: Google AI Plus ($4.99/month); Google AI Pro ($19.99/month, $16.67/month billed yearly); Google AI Ultra 5x ($99.99/month); Google AI Ultra 20x ($199.99/month). Prices are in US dollars before tax.
How do I sign up for Gemini?
A personal Google account, or a work or school Google account if your administrator allows it. Some features work on gemini.google.com without signing in.
How can I pay for Gemini?
Paid through Google Play with a payment method saved to your Google account; accepted methods vary by country. Plans bought in the App Store on iPhone or iPad are billed by Apple, and some mobile carriers also sell them. Plus and Pro can be billed monthly or yearly; Ultra is monthly only.
Is Gemini available in China?
Hong Kong is on Google's official list of places where the Gemini web app is available, and Google AI plans are sold there. Mainland China is listed for Workspace (work) accounts only, and it is not on the list of countries where Google AI plans are offered. The Gemini API's list of available regions includes neither.
What are the alternatives to Gemini?
Similar tools we track: ChatGPT (from $8/month), Claude (from $20/month), Qwen (free plan available).
Change history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Verified Prices, plan limits, sign-up and payment options confirmed on the official site. |