Google Expands Access to Gemini 2.5 Pro with Public Preview and New Pricing
Google has officially transitioned its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model from experimental preview to public preview, allowing broader access for developers. Initially launched last month with limited rate caps, the advanced language model is now available with increased usage limits via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. This shift opens the door for more robust experimentation and development, especially for those looking to integrate high-performance AI into their workflows.
According to Google, early interest in Gemini 2.5 Pro exceeded expectations, prompting the company to expand availability. While the model is now accessible through the Gemini API in AI Studio, it is still pending rollout on Vertex AI. Developers can take advantage of the new access tier immediately, giving them greater flexibility and speed in deploying AI-driven applications.
With expanded access comes clarified pricing. Google has introduced a two-tier pricing structure for Gemini 2.5 Pro. Under the standard tier, which includes up to 200,000 tokens, the model is priced at $1.25 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens. Input tokens cover all forms of content including text, images, and audio, while output tokens are calculated based on the model’s reasoning and response generation.
For developers who exceed the 200,000-token threshold, the higher tier pricing kicks in at $2.50 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens. Meanwhile, Google is continuing to offer the experimental version of Gemini with limited access at no cost. Emphasizing affordability, Google claims its rates are highly competitive — especially when compared to rivals like Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which charges $3 and $15 for input and output tokens respectively.