Google has cut the price of its Gemini AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month (or £4.99 / AU$7.99) and simultaneously doubled the included cloud storage from 200GB to 400GB, according to TechRadar. This makes the plan significantly cheaper than its main rival, OpenAI's ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 per month.
Pricing and storage comparison
Both Gemini AI Plus and ChatGPT Go represent the entry-level paid tiers for their respective AI platforms. They are stepping stones to more feature-rich subscriptions: Google's Gemini AI Pro at $18.99/month and OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus at ~$20/month.
| Feature | Gemini AI Plus (New) | ChatGPT Go |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99 | $8.00 |
| Cloud storage | 400GB (shared across Gmail, Drive, Photos) | Not included |
| AI model access | Gemini (usage limits up to "twice as high" as free version) | GPT-5.5 Instant ("more" access than free) |
| Image generation | Nano Banana in Google Search | Higher limits for image creation |
| Video generation | Included (200 Google Flow credits) | Not specified |
| Research assistant | NotebookLM (higher Audio Overviews & notebook limits) | Memory features |
| Ads | None | May include ads |
What you get for your money
Google AI Plus includes usage limits that are "twice as high" as those on the free Gemini tier, according to TechRadar. Subscribers also gain access to Nano Banana, an image generator integrated into Google Search, and 200 Google Flow credits for creating cinematic video scenes. The cloud storage (400GB) can be shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos, making the subscription an upgrade to the entire Google account ecosystem.
Another key addition is NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research and writing assistant. Users get higher limits for Audio Overviews—automatically generated podcast-style summaries—and more notebooks for organizing projects.
ChatGPT Go, meanwhile, offers "more" access than the free ChatGPT version, including higher messaging, uploads, image creation, and memory limits. However, OpenAI notes in the fine print that "this plan may include ads," which TechRadar flags as a potential drawback.
Integration as a differentiator
TechRadar notes that Google AI Plus feels less like a standalone AI chatbot and more like an upgrade for your entire Google account. If you already rely on Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos, the bundled storage and AI tools create a cohesive experience. This contrasts with ChatGPT Go, which remains a powerful assistant but lacks the same ecosystem integration.
Implications for enterprise technology buyers
While targeted at consumers, the pricing change has relevance for small teams and individual professionals within larger organizations. The 400GB of shared cloud storage alone may justify the cost for users relying on Google Workspace. The enhanced AI capabilities—especially NotebookLM for research and video generation via Flow—offer practical productivity tools at a lower entry price. For enterprise procurement teams evaluating AI subscriptions at scale, Google's $4.99/month plan represents a significant cost reduction compared to the $8 ChatGPT Go or higher-tier plans, potentially reducing per-seat expenses for AI tools.
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