Gemini CLI pricing (2026)
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Short answer: Open source. Free with Google login: 1,000 requests/user/day; free Gemini API key: 250/day; Google AI Pro 1,500/day, Ultra 2,000/day; pay-as-you-go via API/Vertex.
Source: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing.md, checked 2026-10-14. We copy prices from the vendor's page and don't estimate them. If something's changed, tell us.
Open-source terminal agent for Gemini models.
Where Gemini CLI ranks
| Use case | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Best terminal / CLI coding agent | #4 of 6 | Budget pick |
| Best free / open-source / bring-your-own-key | #4 of 6 | Budget pick |
Scores are preliminary and based on public info. Affiliate status never affects them.
How the price compares
| Tool | Pricing (vendor page) | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini CLI | Open source. Free with Google login: 1,000 requests/user/day; free Gemini API key: 250/day; Google AI Pro 1,500/day, Ultra 2,000/day; pay-as-you-go via API/Vertex. | 2026-10-14 |
| Claude Code | Included in Claude Pro $20/mo ($17/mo annual); Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x Pro usage; Max includes $100–$200/mo API credits); Team/Enterprise available. Claude Code on all paid plans; shared usage with chat. | 2026-10-15 |
| OpenAI Codex | Included in ChatGPT: Free $0, Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo, Pro $100/$200/$500/mo (Ultrafast on Pro $500); Business $20/user/mo annual ($25 monthly, 2+ users). GPT-5.5 retired from Codex Oct 14, 2026 (API key sessions unaffected). | 2026-10-15 |
| Amp (Sourcegraph) | Hobby free (BYOK, pay-as-you-go orbs); Individual from $20/mo (higher tiers listed); Teams no extra charge. | 2026-10-14 |
| OpenCode | Free and open source, any provider. Optional OpenCode Zen pay-as-you-go balance (starts at $20). | 2026-10-14 |
| Aider | Free and open source (Apache 2.0); bring your own model API key or local model. | 2026-10-14 |
| Cline | Free and open source for individuals; pay for inference at cost or BYOK. Enterprise: contact sales. | 2026-10-14 |
FAQ
How much does Gemini CLI cost?
Open source. Free with Google login: 1,000 requests/user/day; free Gemini API key: 250/day; Google AI Pro 1,500/day, Ultra 2,000/day; pay-as-you-go via API/Vertex. (checked against https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing.md on 2026-10-14).
Is the price on this page current?
It was last checked on 2026-10-14. AI coding plans change often, so confirm on the vendor's pricing page before you pay.
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