Gemini free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
Gemini Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-09-08
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini basic model | Daily basic conversation quota (the specific number is not officially disclosed) | Daily | The paid version has a higher usage quota |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI conversation and response | Available | |
| Image generation | Limited quota | |
| Deep Research | Less than a few times a month | |
| File Upload and Analysis | Available | |
| Google Workspace integration | Basic Functions |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: Resets daily
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Registration of a Google account is required; accessible in Taiwan; bound to Google One subscription
Watch out for this
The free version may experience rate limiting during peak hours; functional upgrades are often bundled with Google One subscriptions, making standalone upgrades less noticeable
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AI Plus | US$4.99 / mo | Corrected from US$7.99 to US$4.99 (a permanent official price cut effective 2026/6/9, not a limited-time discount; storage went from 200GB to 400GB) | 🇹🇼 Actual Taiwan list price NT$165/month (read directly from the Traditional Chinese official site via a Taiwan connection on 2026-08-09, not a USD exchange-rate conversion — recorded separately per rule 10.5) |
| AI Pro | US$19.99 / mo | 🇹🇼 Actual Taiwan list price NT$650/month (2026-08-09, read directly from the official Traditional-Chinese site via a Taiwan connection, not a USD exchange-rate conversion, recorded separately per 10.5) |
| AI Ultra 5x | US$99.99 / mo | The original single US$250 Ultra tier, restructured into a new plan (5x the usage) | 🇹🇼 Actual Taiwan list price NT$3,300/month (2026-08-09, read directly from the official Traditional-Chinese site via a Taiwan connection, not a USD exchange-rate conversion, recorded separately per 10.5) |
| AI Ultra 20x | US$199.99 / mo | The original single US$250 Ultra tier, restructured into a new plan (20x the usage, lower price than original) | 🇹🇼 Actual Taiwan list price NT$6,500/month (2026-08-09, read directly from the official Traditional-Chinese site via a Taiwan connection, not a USD exchange-rate conversion, recorded separately per 10.5) |
Checked 2026-09-08
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:It can be paid for; often bundled with Google One storage
- Chinese support: full
- Available platforms:web
Related
Sources: Google One official page
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