Google AI Studio Free Offer Continues Officially Confirmed, Relief for Users
Google AI Studio, which previously raised concerns about being paid, has officially announced that it will continue to be provided for free, and this is receiving a great response from users. Logan Kilpatrick, head of Google AI Studio, made it clear on Reddit that "the free tier of Google AI Studio isn't going away anytime soon." Key announcements: “Moving AI Studio to API key-based doesn’t mean we’re going away with free access,” he explained. “The API has a free tier that’s used by millions of developers, and that’s far more people than the UI experience.” In particular, the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which is currently only available as a paid service, was also hinted at the possibility of being included in the free tier in the future. It was revealed that specific methods are being reviewed, saying, "We are exploring methods such as lifetime restrictions and various incentives." Kilpatrick also tried to assuage concerns from existing users, saying, “For most users, we don’t expect anything to change,” adding that the company is also actively looking into integrating AI Studio with Google’s AI Pro or Ultra plans. Hot response from users: The comments section was flooded with messages of gratitude and relief. “I appreciate this form of communication. It’s really great to see an actual product owner acknowledging user concerns on Reddit,” one user said. Another user expressed personal gratitude, saying, "AI Studio helped me pass my exams this semester. It's a tool that allowed me to work remotely when I can't go to campus due to a serious back problem." Requests from advanced users: Many users have asked for advanced features of AI Studio to be applied to the Gemini app. The majority of users said, “We want to use the fine-grained control features of AI Studio, such as temperature control, token count check, and system prompt setting, in the Gemini app.” “I use AI Studio for work, and the paid Gemini app has so many restrictions and censorship that it feels like it’s for kids,” said a medical/legal professional, asking for an option for advanced users. Welcome to the developer community: Developers particularly appreciated the large context window and unlimited usage. “I’m working on a 900K token AI company game and it wouldn’t have been possible without the large context of the Gemini 2.5 Pro,” one user said. Praise for transparent communication: There was also a lot of praise for Kilpatrick's direct and transparent communication style. "Thank you for such detailed and transparent updates," and "I hope this kind of direct and transparent communication continues in the future."