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Visit Gemini ↗Has a free tier · paid from $19.99 per month · Verified July 2026 · No one-day test yet — these are verified facts, not a review.
| Tier | Price | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | per month |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI UltraA $200 Ultra tier adds Project Genie and four times the usage of the $100 tier (announced at Google I/O 2026). | from $100 | per month |
Prices verified July 2026 — we re-check every 60 days.
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