> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.theaidirectory.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Google cuts Gemini AI Plus to A$7.99 in Australia — the cheapest paid AI assistant gets cheaper (2026) - URL: https://www.theaidirectory.com.au/gemini-ai-plus-price-cut-australia-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-10T23:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-09T06:45:50.000Z - Description: Google has dropped Gemini AI Plus in Australia from A$12.49 to A$7.99 a month, split AI Ultra into two cheaper tiers, and moved the free plan to Gemini 3.5 Flash. The cheapest paid AI assistant for Australians just got cheaper. - Author: Adam - Tags: News, AI Assistants & Chatbots, Google Gemini, #news **Posted:** 11 June 2026 · **Category:** AI Assistants --- Google has quietly reshaped its Gemini subscription line-up in Australia, and the headline is a price cut. The entry paid tier, **Gemini AI Plus**, drops from **A$12.49 to A$7.99 a month** — a fall of about **36%**. This is the standard price, not a teaser rate with a countdown attached. ## What changed Three changes landed together on Google's Australian subscriptions page. First, **Gemini AI Plus** falls to **A$7.99/month**, down from A$12.49\. That makes it the cheapest paid AI assistant on our radar for Australians — undercutting the major US-billed rivals even before you account for exchange-rate creep. Second, the top **AI Ultra** tier — previously a single, steep **A$409.99/month** — has been split into two. There is now an **A$149.99/month** option (five times the usage limits of AI Pro) and an **A$329.99/month** option (twenty times). Heavy users who couldn't justify the old all-in-one price now have a middle rung. Third, the **free tier** moves to **Gemini 3.5 Flash** — a faster, more capable default model for anyone who hasn't paid a cent. The mid tier, **Gemini AI Pro**, is unchanged at **A$32.99/month**. All of these are native Australian dollar prices set by Google, so there's no USD-to-AUD guesswork. ## What it means for Australians For most people weighing up a paid AI assistant, this sharpens an already-strong value case. At **A$7.99/month**, Gemini AI Plus is now cheaper than a single takeaway coffee a week, and it sits inside tools Australians already use — Gmail, Docs, Sheets and the Workspace apps. For a Melbourne business owner who wants AI help with email, documents and research without a steep monthly outlay, that's a low barrier to entry. The free-tier bump to Gemini 3.5 Flash matters too. Plenty of Australians will get useful results without paying at all — and now have a clearer reason to start there before deciding whether AI Plus is worth the eight dollars. The split AI Ultra tiers are a smaller story for everyday users, but a sensible one: the old A$409.99 single price was a hard sell. A A$149.99 step makes serious usage limits reachable for power users and small teams who were priced out before. As always, data residency is worth a thought. Gemini ties into Google's Australian infrastructure, but treat client and sensitive data with the usual care. ## Does it change our recommendation It strengthens it. Gemini was already a strong pick for Australians on value and Workspace integration, and a 36% cut to the entry tier widens that lead on price. See our full [Google Gemini review](https://www.theaidirectory.com.au/google-gemini-review-australia/) and where it lands against the field in our [best AI assistants for Australians](https://www.theaidirectory.com.au/best-ai-assistants-australia-2026/) roundup. We score every tool against the same five criteria, including Australian Fit — see our [Methodology](https://www.theaidirectory.com.au/methodology/) for how that works. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Gemini AI Plus cost in Australia now? A$7.99 a month, down from A$12.49 — a fall of about 36%. This is the standard price, not a teaser rate with a countdown. It makes Gemini AI Plus the cheapest paid AI assistant on our radar for Australians. ### Are Gemini's prices in Australian dollars? Yes. All the tiers are native Australian dollar prices set by Google, so there's no USD-to-AUD guesswork or exchange-rate creep. ### Is there still a free Gemini plan? Yes — and it just got better. The free tier moves to Gemini 3.5 Flash, a faster, more capable default model. Plenty of Australians will get useful results without paying a cent, so it's worth starting there. ### What changed with the AI Ultra tier? The top AI Ultra tier — previously a single A$409.99/month — has been split into an A$149.99/month option (five times AI Pro's limits) and an A$329.99/month option (twenty times). The mid AI Pro tier is unchanged at A$32.99/month. ## Sources - [Gemini subscriptions and pricing — Google (Australia)](https://gemini.google/au/subscriptions/?hl=en-AU&ref=theaidirectory.com.au) — Primary, checked 11 June 2026. - Wayback snapshot queued (SPN pending).