T6 · TOOLS REFERENCE
Gemini, plans and where things live
Last verified: 2026-10-20
| Item | Fact | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/mo (US) | ✅ |
| File upload | gemini.google.com → Add files in the text box → Upload files, or Add from Drive. Up to 10 files per prompt, 100 MB each (videos up to 2 GB) | ✅ |
| Spreadsheet uploads on Free | Reported as paid only in Aug 2025 | ⚠️ (older third-party report) |
| Gems (custom assistants with knowledge files) | Sidebar → Gems → New Gem → name + instructions → under "Knowledge," Add files → Save. You create them on web, and they sync to mobile | ✅ |
| 🚨 Gems are changing | Starting November 2026, Gems go away on personal Google accounts and automatically become "skills." Re-check this card weekly in November and re-shoot any Gem screen recording | ✅ |
| Deep Research | Free with daily limits; AI Pro and Ultra get higher limits (see T7) | ✅ |
Sources:
- https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/ (opens in a new tab) ✅
- https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/14903178 (opens in a new tab) ✅
- https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/15146780 (opens in a new tab) ✅
- https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/15235603 (opens in a new tab) ✅
- https://9to5google.com/2025/08/19/gemini-app-free-paid-features/ (opens in a new tab) ⚠️