On March 19, 2026, news emerged that Google is set to revise the policy governing its AI programming tool, Gemini CLI. From March 25 onwards, free-tier users will be deprived of access to the Pro model and will be restricted to utilizing the Gemini Flash model only. Regarding the paid subscription plans, the AI Pro plan is priced at a minimum of $19.99 per month, whereas the AI Ultra plan starts at $249.99 per month. In terms of traffic management, priority will be accorded based on the type of license and the status of the account. Consequently, certain users may encounter capacity constraints during periods of high demand. Furthermore, Google is poised to bolster its abuse detection mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on combating the misuse of Gemini CLI OAuth authentication to gain entry to third-party software. Accounts found to be in violation will be duly flagged.
