On 2026-03-31 20:55:59, Google AI Studio wrote:
New automated tiers and monthly spending limits start Apr 1, 2026.
Hello Robert,
We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to Google AI Studio Usage
Tiers. Starting April 1, 2026, we're implementing enforced monthly spending
limits for the Gemini API at the billing account level. These limits are
designed to help you manage costs effectively as you scale.
We've provided additional information below about the usage tiers and the
actions you need to take to help you with the transition.
What you need to know
Starting April 1, 2026, Tier 1 will have a monthly gross spending limit of
$250 (including credits). If your total spending reaches this limit, your
Gemini API requests associated with your billing account will be paused
until the next month.
How to increase your limit:
Tier upgrades are now automated. Once you meet the following threshold, you
will automatically graduate to Tier 2, increasing your monthly limit to
$2