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Gemini API free tier (Google AI Studio)
Last checked 22 Oct 2026 · ID google.gemini-api-free
Trains on data18+EU-restricted
Some limits below come from third-party snapshots, not the provider's own docs. Check the provider's page before you rely on them.
Usage rules
- Trains on data Prompts may be used to improve the provider’s products or read by reviewers. Keep client data out. Unpaid services: prompts and responses may be used to improve Google products and read by human reviewers. source (ai.google.dev)
- 18+ Users must be adults. Not for apps aimed at under-18s. Users must be 18+; not for apps aimed at or likely used by under-18s. source (ai.google.dev)
- EU-restricted Apps for users in the EEA, Switzerland or UK must use the paid tier. Apps made available to users in the EEA, Switzerland or UK must use Paid Services. source (ai.google.dev)
Limits
| Limit | Value | Reset | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requests per minute · per project Not published in docs; shown per project in AI Studio. | Not published | rolling window | 22 Oct 2026 | dev.to Third-party snapshot |
| Requests per day · per project Not published in docs; shown per project in AI Studio. Resets at midnight Pacific. | Not published | resets daily (America/Los_Angeles 00:00) | 22 Oct 2026 | dev.to Third-party snapshot |
Models
gemini-3.8-flash
Endpoint (openai compatible): https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/
Notes
Pro models moved to paid in April 2026. Set your project's limits from AI Studio in freemeans.yaml so the router can estimate headroom.
Sources
- ai.google.dev · Official docs · fetched 7 Nov 2026
- dev.to · Third-party snapshot · fetched 7 Nov 2026
- benchlm.ai · Third-party snapshot · fetched 7 Nov 2026