Gemini CLI plans, pricing & usage limits

Gemini CLI is free with a Google login (Gemini Code Assist for individuals). Google AI Pro and Ultra raise the daily request cap. Google AI Plus is not supported.

VendorGoogle

TypeTerminal agent (open source)

Free tierYes

Cheapest paidGoogle AI Pro · $19.99/mo

Top tierGoogle AI Ultra 20x · $199.99/mo

How limits work

Maximum model requests per user per day.

Free tier

1,000 model requests/user/day with Google login; 250/day (Flash only) with an unpaid Gemini API key.

All Gemini CLI plans

Tool	Plan	$/month	Usage limits	Resets	Models	Source
Gemini CLI Google	Free (Code Assist for individuals)	Free	1,000 model requests per user per day.	daily Daily	Gemini model family as chosen by Gemini CLI	github.com Oct 17, 2026
Gemini CLI Google	Google AI Pro	$19.99	1,500 model requests per user per day.	daily Daily	Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini Flash	one.google.com Oct 17, 2026
Gemini CLI Google	Google AI Ultra 5x	$99.99	2,000 model requests per user per day (Gemini CLI docs list 'Google AI Ultra' without distinguishing 5x/20x).	daily Daily	Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini Flash	one.google.com Oct 17, 2026
Gemini CLI Google	Google AI Ultra 20x	$199.99	2,000 model requests per user per day (Gemini CLI docs list 'Google AI Ultra' without distinguishing 5x/20x).	daily Daily	Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini Flash	one.google.com Oct 17, 2026

Plan notes

Free (Code Assist for individuals): Per-minute limits also apply.
Google AI Pro: Bundle includes 5 TB storage, Jules, Antigravity, $10/mo Google Cloud credits.
Google AI Ultra 5x: 5x Pro plan usage in Gemini app; $40/mo Google Cloud credits.
Google AI Ultra 20x: 20x Pro plan usage in Gemini app; $100/mo Google Cloud credits.

Sources

https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing.md (checked Oct 17, 2026)
https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/ (checked Oct 17, 2026)

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