Gemini CLI limits and pricing 2026
Gemini CLI counts model requests, not prompts. One prompt can use several.
Data verified 2026-10-13 from official pricing pages.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Gemini API key | $0 | Pay per token (see Gemini API prices) | verified |
| Code Assist Standard | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
| Code Assist Enterprise | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
Source: https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/quotas · Last verified 2026-10-13
Usage limits
Gemini CLI + Code Assist agent mode share a quota: 1,500 requests/user/day (Code Assist Standard), 2,000 (Enterprise). One prompt can trigger several model requests. Otherwise metered per token via a paid Gemini API key. The old personal-Google-account free tier (1,000 req/day) is reported discontinued since June 18, 2026; the GitHub README still advertises it.
Gemini API prices (for API-key users)
| Model | Vendor | Input /1M | Cached /1M | Output /1M | Notes | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 4 Argon | $2 | $0.1 | $10 | Doubles to $4/$20 on Dec 1, 2026 | source · 2026-10-13 verified | |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | $0.75 | $0.075 | $3.75 | Doubles to $1.50/$7.50 on Jan 1, 2027 | source · 2026-10-13 verified | |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | $2 | $0.2 | $12 | Prompts ≤200K | source · 2026-10-13 verified | |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | $0.3 | $0.03 | $2.5 | source · 2026-10-13 verified |
At our default workload: Gemini 4 Argon ≈ $90/mo; Gemini 3.8 Flash ≈ $35/mo; Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview ≈ $100/mo; Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite ≈ $17/mo. Scheduled: Gemini 4 Argon doubles Dec 1, 2026; Gemini 3.8 Flash doubles Jan 1, 2027. Code Assist seat prices are not verified, so we don't list them.
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FAQ
How much does Gemini CLI cost in 2026?
Gemini CLI lists Paid Gemini API key $0/mo, Code Assist Standard price not verified, Code Assist Enterprise price not verified. Source: https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/quotas, verified 2026-10-13.
What is the Gemini CLI daily limit?
Gemini CLI and Code Assist agent mode share a quota of 1,500 requests per user per day on Code Assist Standard and 2,000 on Enterprise.
Is the free personal tier still available?
Reports say the 1,000 requests/day personal-account tier was discontinued on June 18, 2026, though the GitHub README still advertises it.
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