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Google Gemini (formerly Bard)
Google Gemini (formerly Bard) is Google's design and productivity assistant for chat, research, images, and voice. You talk to it on gemini.google.com or in the Gemini app, and it answers questions, writes drafts, researches topics, and generates or edits images. The free tier runs on a Google Account with no subscription.
Unlike standalone chatbots that only reply in a browser tab, Gemini ties into Gmail, Docs, Chrome, and Google Search when you subscribe to Google AI plans. That cross-app reach is the trade-off: you get one assistant across Google products, but the listing still lives under the old bard.google.com URL because Google kept the redirect rather than killing the link.
Students and office workers use it for homework help, email drafts, and slide outlines. Developers tap Deep Research and the Jules coding agent on paid tiers. Creators lean on Canvas, image generation, and Google Flow credits for short video concepts.
Free stays at $0 with 15 GB of shared storage. Google AI Plus is $4.99 per month for doubled usage limits, Google AI Pro is $19.99 per month with 5 TB storage and higher model access, and Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99 per month for the highest limits plus Project Genie and bundled YouTube Premium.
Free tier with Gemini app access, image generation, Deep Research, and Gemini Live on a Google Account
Google AI Pro at $19.99 per month unlocks 4x usage limits and 5 TB shared cloud storage
Gemini Live lets you talk or type in one chat and show the camera for visual questions
Canvas and Gems for structured writing projects and reusable custom assistants
Integrates with Gmail, Docs, Chrome, and Search on paid Google AI subscriptions
Google AI Ultra adds Project Genie worlds and up to 25,000 Google Flow video credits
Free tier covers chat, images, Deep Research, and voice without a subscription
Paid plans bundle Gemini across Gmail, Docs, Chrome, and Search
bard.google.com still works via redirect so old bookmarks survive the rebrand
Google AI Ultra packs YouTube Premium and massive Flow credits for creators
Workspace integrations require a paid Google AI plan, not the free tier
Usage limits refresh on compute-heavy prompts and cap weekly totals
Gemini for Gmail and Docs only supports select languages
Google AI plans require users to be 18 or older
What happened to Bard?
Google rebranded Bard to Google Gemini in 2024. The bard.google.com URL still redirects to gemini.google.com, and this listing keeps the former name so existing links stay valid.
Is Google Gemini free to use?
Yes, Google Gemini offers a free tier at $0 per month with a Google Account. It includes the Gemini app, image generation, Deep Research, Gemini Live, and 15 GB of shared Gmail, Drive, and Photos storage.
How much does Google AI Pro cost?
Google AI Pro costs $19.99 per month and includes 4x higher usage limits than Free, 1,000 Google Flow credits, Jules coding agent access, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and 5 TB of cloud storage.
Can Google Gemini edit images?
Yes, Google Gemini includes image generation and editing on the free plan at $0 per month. Paid Google AI tiers raise usage limits and unlock Nano Banana Pro inside Search for heavier image workflows.
Does Google Gemini work in Google apps?
Yes, paid Google AI plans embed Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Vids, and Chrome. Free users get the standalone Gemini app and web chat without those workspace integrations.
What is Gemini Live on Google Gemini?
Gemini Live is Google's voice mode inside Gemini chat. You can speak naturally, switch between voice and text, and show the camera so Gemini responds to what you are seeing.