If youve been shelling out extra cash for Googles Gemini-powered AI features in Workspace apps, heres some good news: its now free. Google has announced that starting this week, all its AI tools formerly locked behind the Rs 1,500 per month Gemini Business plan are included in standard Workspace Business and Enterprise subscriptions. The move aims to make AI capabilities more accessible as Google races against Microsoft and OpenAI.
Before you celebrate too much, theres a small caveat. Google is hiking the price of all Workspace plans to cover these new features. Most businesses will now pay about Rs 125 more per user per month. For context, the base subscription that previously cost Rs 900 ($12) will now be priced at Rs 1,050 ($14). Its not exactly a bank-breaker, but its a notable shift for companies managing large teams.
With Googles Workspace AI suite, you get tools like email summaries in Gmail, automated meeting notes in Meet, spreadsheet design help in Sheets, and AI writing assistants in Docs. The Gemini bot, Googles flagship AI, acts as a personal assistant capable of summarizing emails, finding data, and even brainstorming ideas.
Theres also NotebookLM Plus, a research assistant designed to break down complex topics. It lets users upload documents, extract insights, and share customised notebooks for collaboration.
Googles decision to scrap the extra fee for Gemini seems strategic. The AI race is heating up, and rival Microsoft recently made its own AI features part of standard subscriptions for certain Microsoft 365 plans. Google is betting that by removing the financial barrier, it can convince more businesses to try its AI tools.
Googles move to make AI a core part of its Workspace plans signals a shift in how businesses approach productivity. The company plans to keep rolling out new AI features over the next year, ensuring its tools remain at the forefront of workplace innovation.
For users, the message is clear: AI isnt an optional add-on anymoreits the future of work. Whether youre excited or skeptical, one thing is certain: Googles Gemini is here to stay, and its now a standard part of doing business in the digital age.
Google makes Gemini AI free to use in Gmail and Docs
