Google limits free use of Gemini just days after unveiling Gemini 4 Argon

Google has published on its help page the changes to the models that can be used in the Gemini app with a personal account.

Starting October 9, anyone using Gemini without a Google AI plan will only have Flash-Lite, the only one of its three models left in the free version.

AI Plus keeps Flash-Lite and Flash. Google says these users will receive an email explaining when the change takes effect for them.

Pro is reserved for AI Pro and AI Ultra, which have all three models plus Deep Think, the option for maximum parallel reasoning.

For each model, users will be able to choose the effort level (low, medium or high): more effort gives more thorough answers, but uses more of the usage limit.

Google refers to personal accounts; the page says nothing about Workspace business accounts.

If someone on your team works with free Gemini from a personal account, we think it is worth reviewing before October 9.