Google cut the price of its low-cost artificial intelligence subscription product, Gemini AI Plus, to $4.99 a month (about 7,500 won).

TechRadar reported on June 15 that Google reduced the fee from $7.99 (about 12,000 won) and doubled included cloud storage to 400GB from 200GB.

After the adjustment, Gemini AI Plus is priced below OpenAI's $8-a-month ChatGPT Go. Both are entry-level paid products that come before each company's higher-tier plans, ChatGPT Plus and Google AI Pro. The higher-tier plans cost around $20 a month.

The key difference from the free version is usage limits and additional features. Google said Gemini AI Plus users get up to twice the usage limits of the free version. The plan also includes a video generation feature. Under the free plan, access to high-performance models can be restricted after users exceed daily limits, or features such as image generation can stop, making the difference with paid subscriptions more noticeable.

OpenAI says ChatGPT Go offers broader access than the free version. It says the plan expands access to GPT-5.5 Instant and raises limits for messages, file uploads, image generation and memory features. It did not disclose the specific extent of the increases. Both companies say limits can vary depending on demand, and neither presents clear daily usage figures.

Google also broadened the range of AI features offered along with the price cut. Gemini AI Plus users can use Nano Banana, an image generator within search, and receive 200 Google Flow credits used to create videos in the style of movie scenes. The plan also includes NotebookLM, an AI-based research and writing tool. Subscribers get higher usage limits for Audio Overview, which automatically generates podcast-style summaries, and they receive more notebooks to organize projects and research.

The expansion of cloud storage also stands out. The 400GB can be used across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos. Google has strengthened a strategy of bundling services as an upgrade for the broader Google account rather than offering a single AI chatbot product.

By contrast, ChatGPT Go left open the possibility that it could include ads despite being a low-cost product. OpenAI stated in its guidance that the plan "may include ads". For users comparing low-cost subscriptions, this adds a factor to weigh not only on price but also on the actual user experience.

The price adjustment shows competition in the AI subscription market shifting from simple model performance to bundle composition. Google combined AI access with storage, video generation and productivity tools such as NotebookLM to broaden its low-cost offering. It can therefore be read as a move targeting users who find higher-tier plans at around $20 a month burdensome but are dissatisfied with the limits of the free version.

The next point to watch will be actual usage limits and perceived value. Google highlights limits up to twice those of the free version, while OpenAI promotes broader access, but neither company is disclosing detailed figures on a fixed basis. User choices are likely to hinge not only on price differences but also on how often bundled services such as storage, video generation and research support features are used.