Google AI Studio
Free developer entry point to the Gemini API with a prompt console; the underlying Gemini Developer API is billed usage-based per token.
Category: Development & Code · Agent & RAG frameworks
Features
Google AI Studio is the free developer entry point to the Gemini Developer API with a prompt console; the underlying API is billed usage-based per token.
Key difference: content on the free tier may be used to improve Google products, while paid-tier content is explicitly excluded. Batch processing cuts costs by 50%.
- Free prompt console with API-key management for the Gemini Developer API
- Build mode to generate simple apps directly from the console
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: intro $0.75/$3.75 per 1M input/output tokens through 2026-12-31
- Free-tier content may be used to improve Google products; paid use explicitly is not
- Context caching billed on paid tiers; batch processing cuts costs by 50%
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AI Studio | free | ongoing | Free prompt console with API key management "Build" mode for generating simple apps directly from the console |
| Gemini API (3.8 Flash Standard) | $0.75 / $3.75 | per 1M input/output tokens | AI Studio is the free developer UI; billing runs through the Gemini Developer API. Gemini 3.8 Flash intro pricing is $0.75/$3.75 per 1M input/output tokens through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01 it is $1.50/$7.50. Full table on ai.google.dev. |
Limits
AI Studio is the free developer UI; billing runs through the Gemini Developer API. Gemini 3.8 Flash intro pricing is $0.75/$3.75 per 1M input/output tokens through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01 it is $1.50/$7.50. Full table on ai.google.dev.
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FAQ
Is Google AI Studio available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Google AI Studio's vendor based?
Google, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Google AI Studio still active?
Live-checked against the official vendor page.
How many plans are documented for Google AI Studio?
The catalog documents 2 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Google AI Studio categorized for?
Google AI Studio is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about Google AI Studio come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://ai.google.dev/aistudio
- https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing
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