Gemini API Pricing (2026)

Does Gemini API have a free plan?

Yes: the Free plan is free forever, not a time-limited trial.

What the free plan includes

• Limited access to certain models
• Free input & output tokens
• Google AI Studio access
• Content used to improve our products

How much does Gemini API cost?

Pricing is custom — you'll need to talk to their sales team for a quote.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The "Free" plan is free forever, not just a trial. You get limited access to certain models, free input & output tokens, google ai studio access — plus 1 more features. It's enough to evaluate the product before upgrading.

Can I try it before paying?

There's no trial per se, but the free plan lets you use the product indefinitely with some limits.

How does the pricing work?

It's a usage-based model split across 2 tiers. The more you need, the more you pay — pretty standard for this category.

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