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Starting in October 2026, Google will cut free access to its Gemini models. Users without a subscription will only get the smallest model, Flash-Lite, while Flash and Pro will be reserved for paying customers. The move could also set the stage for the more resource-hungry Gemini 4 Argon.
Starting Oct. 9, 2026, free Gemini users lose 2 of 3 models, leaving only Flash-Lite. See how all 4 Google AI subscription tiers compare.
AI Plus subscribers paying $4.99 a month keep Flash but are shut out of Pro. Paid limits start at 2x standard. Where does Gemini 4 Argon sit in Google's range?