Google restructures Gemini subscriptions: free users get only Flash-Lite, and the $5 tier loses Pro
Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro
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Starting in October 2026, Google will restrict Gemini model access for personal accounts. Users without a subscription will be limited to the smallest model, Flash-Lite, losing access to the more capable Flash and Pro models. The current free tier includes access to 3.6 Flash and varying levels of 3.1 Pro.
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