Google cuts Gemini AI Plus to A$7.99 in Australia — the cheapest paid AI assistant gets cheaper (2026)

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 and where it lands against the field in our best AI assistants for Australians roundup. We score every tool against the same five criteria, including Australian Fit — see our 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) — Primary, checked 11 June 2026.
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