Google AI Pro & Ultra: Complete Guide
October 2025 Edition • Updated with Latest Features
Choose Your Plan
Google AI Pro
Previously "Gemini Advanced" and "Google One AI Premium"
- Higher access to Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Deep Research on 2.5 Pro
- 1M token context window
- Veo 3 Fast video (3 clips/day)
- Flow AI filmmaking (higher access)
- 2 TB storage
- Google Home Premium Standard
- NotebookLM Plus
- Gemini in Chrome (early access)
- Gemini in Workspace
- Real-time Meet translation
Best for: Professionals, students, and power users
Google AI Ultra
First 3 months: $125/mo (new users)
- Everything in Pro, PLUS:
- Gemini 2.5 Deep Think
- Highest 2.5 Pro access
- Veo 3 (highest limits)
- Flow with 1080p video
- Project Mariner (10 tasks)
- Agent Mode (coming soon)
- 30 TB storage
- YouTube Premium
- Home Premium Advanced
- Jules (highest limits)
- Early experimental features
Best for: Filmmakers, developers, creative pros
Students 18+ in US, UK, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico can get AI Pro free for one year. Sign up by November 3, 2025.
What's New in Fall 2025
Shareable Custom Gems NEW
Share your custom Gems with others like Google Drive files. Control view or edit permissions.
Use case: Share a "Weekly Meal Planner" or "Code Reviewer" Gem with your team.
Gemini Live with Camera NEW
Share your camera for real-time visual guidance. Point at objects for instant explanations.
Status: Rolling out to all Android and iOS devices
Upload Code Repositories SEPT 2025
Upload entire repos (up to 1,000 files, 100MB) in one action for comprehensive code analysis.
Enhanced 2.5 Flash SEPT 2025
Better formatting with headers, lists, tables. Improved image understanding. 50% fewer output tokens for Flash-Lite.
Nano Banana Editing AUG 2025
State-of-the-art image editing. Blend images, maintain character consistency, targeted edits with natural language.
Search Chat History AUG 2025
Find past conversations with keyword search. Available on web and mobile.
Launched August 2025. Conversations won't be saved, used for training, or personalize your experience. Perfect for private brainstorming.
Google AI Pro: Complete Features
$19.99/month • Available in 150+ countries
Core Gemini App
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Higher access with expanded limits
- 1M token context: ~1,500 pages or 30,000 lines of code
- Deep Research: Comprehensive reports on 2.5 Pro
- Veo 3 Fast: 3 eight-second 720p clips daily
- File uploads: Up to 1,500 pages per conversation
- Custom Gems: Create and share AI assistants
- Code repos: Upload up to 1,000 files at once
- Chat history search: Find past conversations
- Temporary Chat: Private, unsaved conversations
Creative Tools
- Flow: AI filmmaking with text/frames-to-video
- Whisk: Image-to-video creation
- NotebookLM Plus: AI note-taking with audio overviews
- Canvas: Interactive content creation workspace
- Nano Banana: Advanced image generation and editing
Workspace Integration
- Gemini in: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat
- Chrome integration: Early access to browser AI
- Google Vids: AI-powered presentation videos
- Meet translation: Real-time speech (English/Spanish)
Search & Development
- AI Mode: 2.5 Pro for complex search queries
- Deep Search: Fully-cited comprehensive reports
- Jules: Coding agent with higher task limits
- Gemini CLI: Higher daily request limits
- Code Assist: Enhanced IDE extensions
Storage & Smart Home
- 2 TB storage: Photos, Drive, Gmail
- Home Premium Standard: 30 days video history, Gemini Live, Ask Home automation
Google AI Ultra: Premium Features
$249.99/month • Available in 140+ countries
Ultra subscribers get the highest usage limits across all Google AI products plus early access to experimental features.
Advanced AI Capabilities
- Gemini 2.5 Deep Think: Most advanced reasoning mode. Thinks longer and generates multiple parallel thought streams for complex problems requiring creativity, strategic planning, and iterative improvements
- Highest 2.5 Pro access: Maximum usage limits for all queries
- Agent Mode: Experimental capability (coming soon). Browse web, perform research, integrate with Google apps for multi-step tasks
- Project Mariner: Agentic research prototype managing up to 10 tasks simultaneously from a single dashboard
Video & Creative Production
- Veo 3: Highest limits with native audio generation
- Flow Premium: 1080p video generation with advanced camera controls
- Photo-to-video: More generations in Google Photos (US only)
- Whisk Animate: Highest limits for image-to-video
Development Tools
- Jules: Highest task and concurrency limits for asynchronous coding
- Gemini CLI: Highest daily request limits
- Code Assist: Maximum IDE extension capabilities
- NotebookLM: Highest limits with best model capabilities
Search & AI Mode
- Agentic capabilities: Highest access (US only via Labs)
- Deep Search: Unlimited sophisticated queries
- AI calling: Local business pricing in Search (US)
Premium Bundles
- 30 TB storage: 15x more than Pro tier
- YouTube Premium: Individual plan included ($13.99 value)
- Home Premium Advanced: AI event descriptions, searchable video with Ask Home ($20/mo value)
Filmmakers needing Veo 3, developers using Jules extensively, researchers requiring Deep Think, or anyone wanting to be on the absolute cutting edge of Google AI with early experimental access.
Gemini Model Family
Current Production Models
| Model | Context Window | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | 1M tokens | Complex reasoning, coding, research |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | 1M tokens | Fast responses, agentic tasks, high volume |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite | 1M tokens | Cost-efficiency, high throughput |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash | 1M tokens | General purpose, fast processing |
Specialized Capabilities
Gemini 2.5 Deep Think
Advanced reasoning mode for complex problems. Available exclusively to Google AI Ultra subscribers.
- Thinks for longer periods before responding
- Generates multiple parallel streams of thought
- Excels at iterative development and design
- Best for scientific research, mathematical problems, coding
- Responses typically ready in a few minutes
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana)
State-of-the-art image generation and editing launched August 2025.
- Blend multiple images into single outputs
- Maintain character consistency across generations
- Targeted edits with natural language
- Benefits from Gemini's world knowledge
- API pricing: $0.039 per image
Veo 3
Latest video generation model with native audio.
- Veo 3 Fast: Available in AI Pro (3 clips/day)
- Veo 3 Full: Highest limits in AI Ultra
- 8-second videos with sound
- 1080p output in Flow (Ultra only)
- Advanced camera controls
Recent Model Updates (Sept 2025)
Enhanced Gemini 2.5 Flash
- Better formatting: Improved use of headers, lists, tables
- Enhanced images: Better diagram and visual understanding
- Agentic improvements: Better tool use for multi-step tasks
- Cost reduction: 24% fewer output tokens (Flash), 50% fewer (Flash-Lite)
- 5% gain on SWE-Bench: Verified coding benchmark (48.9% → 54%)
Gemini 2.0 Flash has an industry-leading 0.7% hallucination rate, making it the most accurate AI model in 2025. However, always verify critical information, especially when stakes are high. Use citations provided in responses to check original sources.
API Access
Developers can access Gemini models via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI:
gemini-2.5-pro- Stable production modelgemini-2.5-flash- Fast, efficient modelgemini-2.5-flash-lite- Cost-optimized modelgemini-flash-latest- Alias for newest version
Best Practices & Pro Tips
With 1M tokens, you can process ~1,500 pages at once. Instead of asking questions sequentially, upload ALL relevant documents (research papers, codebases, reports) and ask for comprehensive analysis or comparison. This yields far better results than piecemeal prompting.
For Complex Research Tasks
- Use Deep Research: Let Gemini perform hundreds of searches and synthesize findings into a comprehensive report
- Provide context upfront: Share all relevant background in your first message
- Ask for citations: Request sources to verify critical claims
- Iterate on findings: Use follow-up questions to explore specific aspects deeper
For Code and Development
- Upload full repositories: Use the new repo upload feature (up to 1,000 files)
- Be specific about context: Mention frameworks, languages, and project goals
- Request explanations: Ask Gemini to explain its reasoning for better learning
- Use Jules for async work: Ultra subscribers can delegate longer coding tasks
For Creative Projects
- Start with clear vision: Describe the end result you want to achieve
- Use reference images: Upload examples to guide style and tone
- Iterate in Canvas: Make quick edits by clicking elements
- Maintain character consistency: Use Nano Banana to keep subjects consistent across images
For Video Creation
- Be descriptive with Veo: Include details about camera angles, lighting, mood
- Specify audio needs: Veo 3 supports audio - describe sounds you want
- Use Flow for storytelling: Create sequences by generating multiple related clips
- Photo-to-video: Bring static images to life with motion
While Gemini has a low 0.7% hallucination rate, it can still make mistakes. For important decisions:
- Check citations and visit original sources
- Cross-reference facts from multiple sources
- Don't assume links exist - verify URLs before sharing
- For medical, legal, or financial advice, consult professionals
Gem Creation Tips
- Write clear instructions: Define the Gem's role and capabilities explicitly
- Provide examples: Show the Gem sample inputs and desired outputs
- Test thoroughly: Try edge cases before sharing with others
- Share strategically: Use Drive-like permissions (view/edit) for team Gems
Optimizing for AI Mode in Search
- Frame as questions: AI Mode works best with natural questions
- Be specific: Include context about what you're trying to accomplish
- Use Deep Search: For sophisticated queries requiring detailed analysis
- Review citations: AI Mode provides sources - use them to verify
Exploring ideas outside your normal workflow? Use Temporary Chat to keep your main history clean and focused. These conversations won't influence your personalization or clutter your search results.