How to Access Google Gemini for Free and What the Current Plans Offer
- Graziano Stefanelli
- Sep 29
- 4 min read
Google Gemini has expanded into multiple subscription tiers in 2025, ranging from a free plan available to anyone with a Google account to enterprise packages integrated into Workspace. Understanding where free access applies, what trial offers are active, and how students or developers can use Gemini without paying is key to making the most of the platform.
What is included in the free plan.
The free plan of Gemini is available through the web and mobile app in more than 150 countries. It provides continuous access to Gemini 2.5 Flash as the default model, and a limited daily quota of Gemini 2.5 Pro prompts. Free users also have access to Imagen 4 for image generation, Deep Research with a monthly limit, and voice conversations through Gemini Live. In addition, 100 monthly AI credits are included for experimental tools such as Flow and Whisk, and storage space is capped at 15 GB.
The limits are clearly defined: five prompts per day with 2.5 Pro, up to 100 image generations per day, and five Deep Research reports per month. These constraints make the free plan suitable for casual use, but inadequate for heavier workloads.
Free plan features | Allocation |
Gemini 2.5 Flash | Unlimited use |
Gemini 2.5 Pro | 5 prompts per day |
Image generation (Imagen 4) | 100 per day |
Deep Research | 5 reports per month |
AI credits (Flow/Whisk) | 100 per month |
Storage | 15 GB |
Paid plans with free trial options.
Google offers two consumer plans with higher limits and expanded features.
Google AI Pro (previously called AI Premium) costs about €21.99 per month and includes a one-month free trial in many regions. It unlocks broader use of Gemini 2.5 Pro, higher Deep Research limits, integration into Gmail and Docs, 2 TB of cloud storage, and 1,000 monthly AI credits. Family members on the same plan can access Pro without additional cost.
Google AI Ultra is priced at €274.99 per month, with promotional discounts such as €139.99 for the first three months. It provides access to Veo 35 for advanced video generation, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, 30 TB of storage, YouTube Premium, and 25,000 monthly AI credits.
Plan | Monthly cost | Trial offer | Key benefits |
Google AI Pro | ~€21.99 | 1 month free | 2.5 Pro expanded use, Deep Research, Gmail/Docs/Vids integration, 2 TB storage, 1,000 credits |
Google AI Ultra | €274.99 (promo €139.99) | 3 months discounted | Veo 35, Deep Think, 30 TB storage, YouTube Premium, 25,000 credits |
Free access for students and educational institutions.
Students can access Google AI Pro for free for one year by verifying eligibility through the official student program. The package includes unlimited chats, PDF uploads, quiz generation, Gemini 2.5 Pro access, Deep Research, Audio Overviews, and 2 TB of storage.
For educational institutions, Gemini for Education is offered at no additional cost when schools use Google for Education Fundamentals. It is also included in all paid Workspace for Education editions. Google has recently raised Gemini 2.5 Pro usage limits for education tenants, making it more practical for classroom and research use.
Audience | Free offer | Duration | Features |
Students | AI Pro | 1 year | 2.5 Pro, Deep Research, Audio Overviews, 2 TB storage |
Education tenants | Gemini for Education | Ongoing | Access across Workspace for Education editions |
How Workspace users access Gemini at no charge.
Since early 2025, Gemini features have been integrated into core Workspace subscriptions. This means that companies and organizations subscribing to Workspace Business or Enterprise editions do not pay an add-on fee for Gemini. New Workspace users can also test Gemini through the 14-day free trial of Workspace, which includes Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and Meet.
Developer and cloud access that starts free.
Google provides multiple avenues for developers to experiment with Gemini without cost.
AI Studio allows anyone to prototype with Gemini models for free. It supports Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash, with limited rate capacity but no cost barrier.
Gemini API Free Tier offers calls with lower throughput limits. Developers can upgrade to the Paid Tier for higher volumes.
Google Cloud extends $300 credits to new users, which can be applied to Vertex AI services including Gemini. This enables building and testing applications at no cost until the credits are consumed.
Option | Free allocation | Intended use |
AI Studio | Free prototyping with Gemini models | Prompt testing and demos |
Gemini API Free Tier | Free calls with rate limits | Small scale integration |
Vertex AI new user credit | $300 credits | Building apps with Gemini in production |
How device bundles expand free access.
Certain hardware purchases include Gemini subscriptions as promotional offers. For example, Pixel 9 Pro buyers receive one year of Gemini Advanced or AI Pro at no additional cost. After the promotional period, the standard subscription fees apply unless canceled.
Summary of free access routes.
Free access to Gemini comes in several forms: the consumer free plan with daily and monthly limits, one-month trials of paid tiers, student programs offering a full year of Pro features, education tenants with built-in access, Workspace free trials, and developer routes via AI Studio and Vertex AI credits. Device bundles like the Pixel 9 Pro add further opportunities.
Taken together, these options ensure that almost every category of user—casual consumers, students, educators, developers, and enterprises—has a pathway to use Gemini without immediate cost.
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