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Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google is introducing limits on what Gemini models free and AI Plus users can access.
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.