Google AI Plus is losing Gemini Pro, keeping only Flash models
Google is removing Pro model selection from the $4.99 AI Plus plan (effective November 13, 2026 per subscriber emails); Plus keeps Flash and Flash-Lite at the same price.
What changed
- Limits cut, Oct 2026
- Before: $4.99/mo with Pro, Flash and Flash-Lite
- After: $4.99/mo with Flash and Flash-Lite only; Pro requires AI Pro ($19.99)
- Existing customers: Applies to existing AI Plus subscribers on a per-account date sent by email
Alternatives to Gemini
Gemini is the cheapest AI assistant we track at 1 user. The others:
- ChatGPT: $8/mo
- Microsoft Copilot: $9.99/mo
- Claude: $20/mo
- Perplexity: $20/mo
Gemini alternatives: 4 AI assistants compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Gemini: Gemini.