The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month

Anna Washenko· May 19, 2026 · 5:45 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 21 views

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Google has announced a significant price reduction for its AI Ultra subscription plan, now starting at $100 per month. This new pricing is a drop from the previous cost of $250, making AI tools more accessible. However, users seeking access to Project Genie will still need to opt for the $200 tier.

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▪The Google AI Ultra plan now costs $100 a month, down from $250.
▪The $20-a-month AI Pro plan offers additional features and a YouTube Premium Lite subscription.
▪The Ultra tier provides 5X the usage limits of the AI Pro plan and includes a new Gemini Spark feature.

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News AI The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month But you'll need the $200 option if you want Project Genie access. By Anna Washenko May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST Google Google made a bunch of AI announcements at its I/O 2026 showcase today, and the company is making it cheaper to take advantage of those tools. The cost for the top tier of its AI subscription plan has been halved. Before, the Google AI Ultra plan cost a whopping $250 a month. Now you can get it for $100 a month. Google All three of the subscription tiers include some basic features, such as use of Gemini 3.5 Flash and the Gemini App with Omni. The $20-a-month AI Pro plan adds more access to those core services, as well as a YouTube Premium Lite subscription and eventually Google Pics in Workspace.

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