Google Puts Gemini Flash and Pro Behind Paywall: Free Users Left With Flash Lite Only
stockduty77 · reddit · 2026-10-07
Google is tightening Gemini's free tier: starting October 9, free users get only Flash Lite, and the $4.99 AI Plus plan loses Gemini Pro access too. Top models now require the $19.99 or $99.99 plans.
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