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Gemini
Google's general assistant
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Excellent
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Overview
Gemini is Google's assistant and the successor to Bard. Its strength is reach: it works inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive, runs as the assistant on Android, and is built into Chrome. Deep Research produces cited reports, Gemini Live handles voice conversations, and Canvas and Gems cover drafting and custom assistants. It is available on the web, Android, iOS, and macOS; on Windows it runs in the browser. There is a free tier, and paid plans start at $4.99 a month.
Enki verdict
The natural choice if you live in Google's apps: the widest reach into Workspace and Android, at the lowest paid price.
Key features
Workspace integration
Works inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
Deep Research
Multi-step research that returns a cited report.
Gemini Live
Real-time voice conversations on your phone.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Deepest integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Android
- Cheapest paid tier of the big three at $4.99 a month
- Paid plans bundle Google One storage
Worth noting
- No native Windows app
- Plans and prices have changed repeatedly in 2026
- Free plan limited to the Flash-Lite model from October 9, 2026
Gemini pricing
Is Gemini free?
Yes, within usage limits, but from October 9, 2026 the free plan offers only Google's lightest model, Flash-Lite. Flash needs Google AI Plus and Pro needs AI Pro or Ultra.
- Flash-Lite model only from October 9, 2026 (Flash and Pro need a paid plan)
- Image generation and editing, Deep Research and Gemini Live
- Canvas, Gems and Gemini Notebook
- 15 GB of storage across Gmail, Drive and Photos
Google AI Plus
$4.99/mo
US price
- Flash-Lite and Flash models; Pro access ends on a date Google emails to subscribers
- 2x the Gemini usage of Free
- Video generation and Daily Brief
- Gemini in Gmail and Vids
- 400 GB storage
Google AI Pro
$19.99/mo
US price; free for a year for eligible college students
- Flash-Lite, Flash and Pro models
- 4x the Gemini usage of Free
- Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Vids; Jules and Antigravity
- YouTube Premium Lite and Google Home Premium
- 5 TB storage
Google AI Ultra
$99.99 or $199.99/mo
US price; 5x or 20x the usage of AI Pro
- Everything in AI Pro
- First access to Deep Think and Gemini Spark
- Project Genie and YouTube Premium
- Storage from 20 TB
Price history
- Google limits the free Gemini app to Flash-Lite from October 9, 2026 (personal accounts). Flash moves to AI Plus, and Pro to AI Pro and Ultra; Plus subscribers lose Pro on a date Google emails them.
- Checked against Google's US subscriptions page: AI Plus $4.99, AI Pro $19.99, AI Ultra $99.99 or $199.99 a month. Prices differ by country.
Source: Gemini's official pricing, checked Oct 7, 2026. Prices can change; confirm at checkout.
Gemini FAQ
- Is Gemini free?
- Yes, within usage limits that reset every five hours up to a weekly cap, plus 15 GB of storage. From October 9, 2026, free users on personal accounts get only the Flash-Lite model: Flash needs Google AI Plus ($4.99) and Pro needs AI Pro ($19.99) or Ultra.
- How much does Google AI Pro cost?
- Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month in the US. Google AI Plus is $4.99 and Google AI Ultra is $99.99 or $199.99 a month. Prices vary by country, so check the price shown for yours.
- Can students get Gemini Pro free?
- Google offers eligible college students a free Google AI Pro plan for one year. Check Google's student offer page for which countries and schools qualify.
- What is the difference between Google AI Pro and Ultra?
- Ultra includes everything in AI Pro with 5x ($99.99) or 20x ($199.99) the Gemini usage, first access to Deep Think and Gemini Spark, Project Genie, YouTube Premium and storage from 20 TB.
- Can I cancel Google AI Pro anytime?
- Yes. You can cancel at any time, but Google does not refund partial billing periods except where the law requires it.
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