AI assistants · by Google

Gemini: what it does, who it suits and what it costs

Google's AI assistant, free with a Google account, with paid Google AI plans that raise usage limits.

Who it is for

Owners who already run their business on a Google account and want an assistant close to the tools they use.

What small businesses use it for

  • Draft emails and posts
  • Brainstorm offers and promotions
  • Ask quick research questions
  • Rewrite text for a different audience

Plans and prices

Gemini plans
Free$0With a Google account.
Google AI Plus$4.99 per month2x the usage of the free plan, per Google.
Google AI Pro$19.99 per month4x the usage of the free plan, per Google.
Google AI UltraFrom $99.99 per monthHighest usage tier.

Prices were read from Google's US subscription page. Canadian prices can differ.

Checked on the official pricing page on October 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.

Worth knowing

  • Free with an existing Google account
  • Low cost entry paid tier

Watch out for

  • Prices shown were US listings
  • Always check facts, prices and legal points it gives you before publishing

These notes come from the maker's published plans and our reading of them. We have not run a formal hands on test of Gemini for this page. How we review tools.

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