Google is pulling Gemini Flash and Pro behind the paywall — free users get Flash Lite only starting Oct 9, and the $4.99 AI Plus tier loses Pro too. Top models now require the $19.99 or $99.99 plans.

What happened: Starting October 9th, free Google Gemini users will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Access to Gemini Flash will require a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription, which is also losing Gemini Pro. Key numbers: October 9th start date. AI Plus costs $4.99/month. AI Pro costs $19.99/month. AI Ultra costs $99.99/month. Why it matters: Gemini Pro and the Deep Think reasoning option will be restricted to AI Pro or Ultra subscribers. Google says higher effort levels could use up Gemini usage limits faster.

Starting October 9th, free Google Gemini users will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Access to Gemini Flash will require a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription, which is also losing Gemini Pro.

Gemini Pro and the Deep Think reasoning option will be restricted to AI Pro or Ultra subscribers. Google says higher effort levels could use up Gemini usage limits faster.