Why caution:effective 2026-06-18 — Gemini CLI stopped accepting Login with Google for personal accounts on 2026-06-18, which ended the personal-account free tier of 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day. It still runs with a Gemini API key, Vertex AI, or a Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence. Source ↗Full history ↓
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Limits, pricing history. Verified September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-12.
Gemini CLI's free tier offers Open-source terminal AI coding agent by Google, Apache 2.0 licensed… We rate it caution — one recorded restriction, on 2026-06-18.
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Open-source terminal AI coding agent by Google, Apache 2.0 licensed. Since 2026-06-18, Login with Google no longer works for personal accounts, according to Google's Gemini Code Assist deprecation notice; the README still advertises 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day with a personal Google account. With a Gemini API key, use counts against the Gemini API's own free tier and pricing. A Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence is unaffected. Supports MCP tools, shell commands and file editing.
Gemini CLI stopped accepting Login with Google for personal accounts on 2026-06-18, which ended the personal-account free tier of 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day. It still runs with a Gemini API key, Vertex AI, or a Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence. Source ↗
Before: Login with Google on a personal account: 60 requests a minute and 1,000 requests a day at no cost
After: Login with Google no longer works for personal accounts. Gemini API key, Vertex AI, or a Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence.
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Yes, Gemini CLI offers a free tier: Free. Open-source terminal AI coding agent by Google, Apache 2.0 licensed. Since 2026-06-18, Login with Google no longer works for personal accounts, according to Google's Gemini Code Assist deprecation not...
What is Gemini CLI's free tier?
Gemini CLI's free tier is called "Free". Open-source terminal AI coding agent by Google, Apache 2.0 licensed. Since 2026-06-18, Login with Google no longer works for personal accounts, according to Google's Gemini Code Assist deprecation notice; the README still advertises 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day with a personal Google account. With a Gemini API key, use counts against the Gemini API's own free tier and pricing. A Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence is unaffected. Supports MCP tools, shell commands and file editing.
Is Gemini CLI's free tier reliable?
Gemini CLI's free tier requires caution because of one specific recorded change, on 2026-06-18: Gemini CLI stopped accepting Login with Google for personal accounts on 2026-06-18, which ended the personal-account free tier of 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day. It still runs with a Gemini API key, Vertex AI, or a Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence. Source: https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/deprecations/code-assist-individuals
Is Gemini CLI's free tier good for production?
Gemini CLI's free tier is usable for prototyping and development, but we rate it caution because of one recorded restriction, on 2026-06-18. Consider alternatives with more stable pricing for critical services.
What changed in Gemini CLI's pricing?
Gemini CLI has had 1 recorded pricing change. Most recently: Gemini CLI stopped accepting Login with Google for personal accounts on 2026-06-18, which ended the personal-account free tier of 60 requests a minute and 1,000 a day. It still runs with a Gemini API key, Vertex AI, or a Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licence. Source: https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/deprecations/code-assist-individuals (2026-06-18).
When will I outgrow Gemini CLI's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Gemini CLI in?
Gemini CLI is categorized under AI Coding on AgentDeals.
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