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Google AI Plus Users Face Higher Costs to Keep Access to Gemini Pro Models
- •Google AI Plus subscribers will lose the option to select Pro models in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search starting November 13, 2026.
- •Users wanting to retain access to Pro models will need to upgrade to higher-priced plans such as Google AI Pro at $19.99 per month or Google AI Ultra at $99.99 per month.
- •AI Plus members will still have access to Flash and Flash Lite models, Google Drive storage benefits, and higher usage limits than the free tier.
- •Subscribers who joined primarily for Pro models must decide whether the added cost is justified or if they should continue with standard models and storage perks.
Key Questions Answered
Google AI Plus subscribers will lose the option to select Pro models in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, with the update taking effect on November 13, 2026. Subscribers wishing to retain access to Pro models will need to upgrade to a higher-priced plan such as Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra.
Google AI Pro is priced at $19.99 (roughly Rs 1,900) per month, while Google AI Ultra costs $99.99 (roughly Rs 9,503) per month. These higher-tier plans maintain full access to Google's advanced Pro models.
AI Plus members will still be able to use Google’s Flash and Flash Lite models to handle everyday requests and keep response times fast. Additionally, the plan continues to provide other benefits including 400GB of Google Drive storage and higher usage limits than the free tier.
