At a Glance
- Google expands its affordable AI plan to 35 new markets, including the U.S.
- The U.S. price is $7.99 per month, with a promotional 50% discount for the first two months.
- The plan offers Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Flow filmmaking tools, NotebookLM, 200GB storage, and family sharing for up to five members.
- Why it matters: The rollout brings advanced AI tools to a broader audience and positions Google to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go.
Google has announced that its Google AI Plus plan is now available in all markets where its AI plans are offered. The U.S. launch sets the monthly fee at $7.99. This expansion brings the lower-cost plan to 35 new countries and territories, following earlier releases in dozens of global markets that began with Indonesia last September.
Expansion Details
Google’s move adds the plan to 35 new regions, widening access beyond the initial focus on emerging markets. The rollout follows a staggered approach that started in Indonesia and has since covered many other countries. The company says the plan is designed for users who want more than free Gemini access but cannot afford the $20 per month Google AI Pro plan.
Plan Features
The Google AI Plus plan bundles several tools:
- Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in the Gemini app.
- Flow’s AI filmmaking tools.
- Research and writing assistance in NotebookLM.
- 200GB of cloud storage.
- Ability to share plan benefits with up to five family members.
Existing Google One Premium 2TB subscribers will automatically receive all Google AI Plus benefits over the next few days, the company says.
Pricing and Availability
The plan’s price varies by region. In the U.S. it is $8 per month, while in other markets it typically costs less than $5. For example, users in India pay ₹399 ($4.44) per month. The pricing strategy is intended to attract a casual audience that may grow into regular AI customers.
Google positioned the plan as a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 in the U.S. and less in some emerging markets. Both plans aim to bring AI tools to a large online population that could become regular users over time.
Promotions and Transition
For the time being, new subscribers can take a 50% discount for the first two months of their subscription, Google says. This promotional offer is part of the company’s effort to encourage trial and adoption of the new plan.
Event and Contact
The announcement was made during a News Of Philadelphia event held in San Francisco on October 13-15, 2026. The event highlighted Google’s commitment to expanding AI accessibility worldwide.
The article was written by Jordan M. Lewis.
Key Takeaways
- Google AI Plus now runs in 35 new markets, including the U.S., at $7.99 per month.
- The plan includes Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Flow filmmaking tools, NotebookLM, 200GB storage, and family sharing.
- Existing Google One Premium 2TB users receive automatic access.
- The U.S. price is $8 per month, with a 50% promotional discount for the first two months.
- The rollout positions Google to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go and expands AI tools to a broader audience.
