Is Google Antigravity Free to Use? Pricing, Limits, and What Developers Should Expect

In recent days, Google Antigravity has caused a stir in coding-tool circles. Announced alongside Gemini 3 Pro, the new Google-built IDE claims to deliver “agent-first” development powered by cutting-edge models, unlimited tab completions, command requests, and a free preview. But as with every AI product, the big question remains: “Is it really free, and what comes next?”

This article closely examines how Google defines “free,” what usage limits are already in place, where token-based costs may sneak in, how enterprise use will differ, and what developers should watch for before committing workflows to the platform.

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Antigravity is currently free in public preview, but “generous rate limits” hint at future billing.

Google lists Antigravity as free for individual use during the preview phase, with an “Individual plan $0/month” publicly visible on its pricing page.

Key points include:

• Access to Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and GPT-OSS models within the IDE.

• “Unlimited tab completions” and “unlimited command requests” are listed as part of the free tier.

• Public commentary emphasizes the “free, for now” aspect, noting that heavy usage may be throttled or moved to paid tiers.

In other words: Yes — Antigravity is free today, but Google has already signalled that this is a preview-phase arrangement, not the final quote. Developers should expect changes.

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Where hidden costs may begin: Model tokens, enterprise scale, and overages.

Even though the IDE is free, Antigravity still runs heavyweight models behind the scenes — in particular, Gemini 3 Pro, which is already priced when accessed via the API. For example:

• Internal references show Gemini 3 Pro token-pricing in the order of $2 per million input tokens and $12 per million output tokens for the API.

• Free IDE usage likely absorbs some of that cost today but may limit compute or impose charges for high volume.

For teams and enterprises, blogs suggest a pattern like this:

• Free baseline for core individual use

• Standard token-based billing or subscription for high-volume / team use

• Custom enterprise deals with fine-tuning or higher quotas

In effect, developers should treat Antigravity as “free to start” rather than “free forever.”

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How individuals and teams are treated differently under the pricing model.

Here’s a comparison of how usage may differ:

User Type	Expectations Today	Possible Shift Later
Individual Developer	Free access, generous rate limits, no monthly fee	May face meter-based limitations or pay only when exceeding thresholds
Small Team / Startup	Free initial access, shared account usage	May require per-seat billing, collaboration limits, or token-based license
Enterprise / Large Scale	Free preview for pilot	Full subscription, heavy token billing, fine-tuning costs

Many blog posts emphasise the “free for individuals” message while cautioning that heavy usage or team scenarios will incur cost.

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What you should check before relying on Antigravity for production work.

Before committing critical workflows to Antigravity, keep these practical considerations in mind:

• Confirm your current quota: The “generous limits” aren’t clearly published—monitor how many tokens/commands you can execute.

• Track session/log usage: Some developers report hitting limits after 2-3 tabs despite being on “Ultra” access.

• Check team account policies: If you collaborate, check how Google treats multiple users, per-seat billing, and account sharing.

• Audit the transition plan: Since it’s a preview, changes in quota, pricing or access could affect your future workflows.

• Ask about model versions: Preview may use full Gemini 3 Pro, but future tiers could move to “Flash” or cheaper models.

• Backup your workflow: Avoid being locked into the platform until the billing model stabilizes.

• Review enterprise compliance: For production use check data-handling, region support, audit logs, and SLA frameworks.

In short: while promising, Antigravity—like all free-tier tools—requires caution if you intend to rely on it for mission-critical development.

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Where Antigravity fits in the broader AI coding ecosystem.

Antigravity is clearly targeting the AI-IDE space dominated by alternatives like Cursor, GitHub Copilot and enterprise-level coding assistants. Blog commentary states:

“Google launches Antigravity, charges $0 for individuals and threatens to disrupt $20-$40 per user monthly market.”

From this perspective, Antigravity may raise the baseline of what “free” means in AI coding tools, but the economics will depend on model usage and team scale.

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Summary: Free today, but plan for pricing tomorrow.

If you’re an individual developer looking to test, explore, or prototype with Antigravity, you can do so without an immediate fee. It offers access to Gemini 3 Pro models, unlimited tab completions, and command usage under a free plan.

However, if you plan to use it for heavy coding, large repositories, team collaboration, or production-grade workflows, you must anticipate token-based billing, seat licenses, or subscription plans once the preview period ends.

By understanding the pricing model now, you can start using Antigravity with confidence while keeping one eye on what happens when the free layer transitions to paid.

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