Google Gemini API free tier tightened: Pro models to become paid starting in April, 3 strategies to help you save money
Author's Note: A detailed breakdown of the major changes to the Google Gemini API free tier as of April 2026: Pro models moved to paid-only, mandatory monthly spending caps introduced, and Flash models remain free. Includes 3 practical coping strategies. Starting April 1, 2026, Google significantly tightened the Gemini API free tier. The most critical…
