Google has officially launched a new membership system for its Gemini AI service, offering differentiated subscription plans and usage permissions tailored to different user groups.
Regarding free services, users can access the basic features of Gemini 2.5 Pro, with 5 deep search opportunities per month, and the ability to generate or edit up to 100 images. Additionally, free users receive a monthly quota of 5 in-depth research reports, which can basically meet daily learning and work needs.
The Google AI Pro subscription service costs $19.99 per month (approximately 142.6 RMB), providing users with significantly enhanced usage permissions. Pro users can conduct up to 100 AI conversations per day, generate 1000 images and 3 short videos. The quota for in-depth research functionality is increased to 20 reports per day, greatly improving information acquisition and processing efficiency.
For high-frequency users, the Google AI Ultra membership service costs $249.99 per month (approximately 1783 RMB), offering the most comprehensive service experience. Ultra users can have 500 conversations per day using any model, generate 1000 images and 5 short videos, and the in-depth research function supports processing up to 200 reports per day, meeting the intensive usage needs of professional users.
Notably, Google has introduced special preferential policies for U.S. students. Before October 6th, U.S. students can obtain a one-year free Google AI Pro service by verifying their student status and binding a supported credit card. This initiative will help students effectively utilize AI tools in their studies and research.
The launch of this membership system reflects Google's strategic layout for the commercialization of AI services. By establishing a clear tiered service model, Google can provide basic AI experiences for ordinary users while meeting the high-demand usage requirements of professional users and enterprise clients.
This pricing strategy also highlights the commercial value of premium AI services. The monthly fee of nearly 1800 RMB for the Ultra membership indicates that for professional users and institutions requiring frequent use of advanced AI features, such services have become an important investment in productivity tools.
As AI technology applications continue to deepen, it is expected that more tech companies will introduce similar tiered service models to better meet the differentiated needs of different user groups.
