Google to Limit Free Gemini to Flash-Lite Only Starting October 9

Starting October 9, personal Gemini accounts without a subscription will be restricted to the Flash-Lite model, losing access to Flash and Pro. AI Plus subscribers keep Flash but lose Pro, while AI Pro and AI Ultra retain all three models. Effort settings and Deep Think remain paid features.

• Free Gemini accounts limited to Flash-Lite from October 9
• AI Plus loses Pro but keeps Flash; AI Pro and Ultra keep all three models
• AI Plus costs $4.99/month, AI Pro $19.99/month in the US
• Deep Think remains AI Ultra-only per Google documents