How to use Gemini: getting started
Short answer: Open gemini.google.com or the Gemini app and sign in with a personal Google account. Free includes the Flash-Lite model, image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas and Gems. Google AI Plus is $4.99/month and AI Pro $19.99/month in the US.
First steps
- Go to gemini.google.com (or install the Gemini app) and sign in.
- Ask something real: "Plan 5 weeknight dinners under $15 each, with a shopping list."
- Try Deep Research for a report with sources.
- Make a Gem (a saved custom helper) for a task you repeat.
- Use Gemini Live to talk it through hands-free.
| Plan (US) | Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Flash-Lite, images, Deep Research, Live, Canvas, Gems, 15 GB |
| AI Plus | $4.99/mo | Flash model, 2x limits, 400 GB |
| AI Pro | $19.99/mo | Gemini 4 Argon, Pro model, 4x limits, 1M-token context, 5 TB |
| AI Ultra | $99.99 or $199.99/mo | 5x or 20x Pro limits, 20 TB+ |
Google says Gemini app limits refresh every 5 hours until you reach a weekly limit, and you can buy AI credits to extend them. Google AI plans are 18+ and need a personal Google account.
Related questions
Is Gemini in Gmail free?
Google lists Gemini in Gmail, Docs and more on the paid AI plans.
Where these facts come from
- gemini.google/subscriptions: Free, AI Plus, AI Pro and Ultra features; 5-hour usage refresh
- Google One: Google AI plans: US prices: AI Plus $4.99, AI Pro $19.99, Ultra $99.99 / $199.99 a month
- Google Trends: US search interest and related queries, pulled Oct 29, 2026
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Plans and prices change, so confirm on the official page before you pay.
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