# Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro

> Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro Starting in October 2026, Google will restrict access to its Gemini models for personal account users.

- **Source:** [The-decoder](https://the-decoder.com/googles-new-gemini-tiers-cut-free-users-to-its-weakest-model-and-lock-5-month-subscribers-out-of-pro/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac21971a66e8a0d5ad71742)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #chatgpt #openai #gemini #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac21971a66e8a0d5ad71742

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