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MOUNTAIN VIEW,California,January 28,2026 – If you’re finding Google’s free AI features a bit limited,but balk at the $20 monthly cost of Google AI Pro,there’s now a middle ground. Google has expanded availability of its more affordable ‘sweet spot’ plan, Google AI Plus, to 35 new countries and territories, including the United States.
This expansion comes roughly four months after the plan’s initial rollout.
- Google AI Plus offers a balance between free features and the premium AI Pro plan.
- The plan costs $7.99 per month, with an introductory offer of $3.99 for the first two months.
- AI Plus unlocks enhanced access to Gemini 3 Pro,Deep Research,and image/video generation tools.
- It includes 200GB of cloud storage across Photos, drive, and Gmail.
Compared to the free tier, AI Plus unlocks “enhanced access” to Gemini 3 Pro, Deep Research, image generation with Nano Banana Pro, and limited access to video generation with Veo 3.1 fast. It’s a noticeable step up for users who want more power without a premium price tag.
For users of google’s AI tools Flow and Whisk, AI Plus offers 200 monthly credits, compared to 100 for free users and 1,000 for AI Pro subscribers. The plan also guarantees access to image-to-video creation with Veo 3 in Whisk, a feature limited to “generate and animate images” on the free tier.
Beyond the core AI features, AI Plus extends Gemini’s reach into everyday apps like Gmail, Vids, Chrome, and other Workspace applications – previously exclusive to AI Pro and Ultra users.
What’s the best way to boost your cloud storage with Google AI? Google AI Plus includes 200GB of total cloud storage across photos, Drive, and Gmail. The free tier provides only 15GB, while AI Pro offers 2TB.
In the U.S., Google AI Plus is available for $7.99
