Google AI Studio free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
Google AI Studio Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-09-19
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | 1,500 requests per day | per day (resets at Pacific Time midnight) | 10 times per minute, 250,000 tokens per minute |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash | A large number of requests every day | Every day | 15 times per minute, 1 million tokens per minute, the most lenient quota |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro (most powerful) | Only 50 times per day | Every day | Only 5 times per minute, the strongest model has the least quota |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Is a credit card required | Not needed | This is its greatest advantage |
| Free quota period | No expiration date | It's not a trial, but a long-term free plan |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: resets daily at midnight Pacific Time (around 3-4 pm Taiwan time)
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Requires a Google account; Google may use conversation content from the free tier to train models
Watch out for this
The free quota is indeed generous, but be aware that the content in the free tier may be used by Google to train models, so be cautious when uploading sensitive or customer data.
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go API | Official quote (upon inquiry) | Billed by token after exceeding the limit |
Checked 2026-09-19
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:The official way for Taiwanese developers to access the latest models for free
- Chinese support: partial
- Available platforms:web
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Sources: Gemini API official quota documentation · Gemini API Free Tier Guide 2026
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