Gemini Advanced: Everything you need to know about Google's advanced AI.

Gemini AI has been a focus for Google for some time now and will likely continue to be so in the future. The company continues to improve its AI service, regularly introducing new features. Besides the free version of Gemini, Google offers a premium version: Gemini Advanced. But what exactly is Gemini Advanced and how is it different? Here's everything you need to know about Gemini Advanced, including pricing, features, usage, and more.

What is Gemini Advanced? How is it different?

Gemini is a large language modeling (LLM) developed by Google DeepMind, and Gemini Advanced is its premium version, offering access to more powerful AI models and features. While anyone with a Google account can use Gemini for free, Gemini Advanced unlocks larger, faster Gemini models, with deeper integration into Google services and additional benefits such as increased Google account storage capacity.

Google's free account includes access to Gemini 1.5 Flash, ideal for everyday tasks. However, Gemini Advanced provides access to models such as Gemini 1.5 Pro, 1.5 Pro with Deep Research, and the upcoming Gemini 2.0 experimental model. The Pro model is particularly useful for extremely complex tasks.

Gemini 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro are multimodal, meaning they can handle text, images, audio, video, and code. However, Gemini 1.5 Pro offers key advantages, such as a massive 1 million token context window. This longer context window gives Gemini 1.5 Pro a significant edge over the basic Gemini 1.5 Flash model.

Thanks to this longer context window, Gemini 1.5 Pro can handle a lot of information at once. Imagine processing up to 1,500 pages of text simultaneously. You can upload long PDF files, and the Pro model will analyze and respond faster. This makes it particularly efficient for tasks requiring deep thinking, creative writing, or solving complex programming challenges.

How much does Gemini Advanced cost?

Unlike Gemini, which is free for all users with a Google account, Gemini Advanced is a subscription service priced at $19.99 per month. Users can try Gemini Advanced for free for one month to see if it suits their needs.

This price is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus and Microsoft's Copilot Pro. There's no annual subscription, but you can get a year of Gemini Advanced free by purchasing a Google Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The Google One AI Premium package, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, offers more than just powerful Gemini models. Subscribers also benefit from enhanced integration with Google services and the additional features outlined below.

What other features does Gemini Advanced offer?

Features that make Gemini Advanced worth considering.

What makes Gemini Advanced worth the money are the extra perks you get with the Google One AI Premium plan. Below is a detailed breakdown of the other key benefits you receive besides access to faster Gemini models.

2TB of Google storage: More storage space for files and backups. 

You not only upgrade to advanced AI features with Google One AI Premium, you also get 2TB of Google storage. This storage works seamlessly across Google services like Drive, Photos, and more. While the standalone 2TB Google One plan costs $10/month, upgrading to AI Premium for an additional $10 gives you access to the powerful Gemini models. As a bonus, subscribers receive 10% cashback in Google Store credits with every purchase.

Create a customized AI expert: Train Gemini to suit your specific needs.

Gemini Advanced includes the ability to create custom AI experts through the Gems Manager feature, allowing you to tailor Gemini to your needs. For example, if you're preparing for a job, you can train a Gem to help you practice interviews or build specific expertise for your projects. This feature is exclusive to the Google One AI Premium plan and is not available to free Gemini users.

Integration with Google services: Works seamlessly with Drive, Docs, and Gmail.

One of Gemini Advanced's biggest strengths is its seamless integration with the Google ecosystem. For example, in Gmail, you can ask Gemini to summarize long emails or find specific information from old email threads without manual searching. Similarly, in Drive, Gemini can summarize the contents of entire folders, while integration in the Photos app allows you to easily use the Ask Photos feature.

Priority access to features: Be the first to try Google's latest AI tools.

Gemini Advanced subscribers get early access to Google's latest AI tools. For example, the recently launched Gemini Live feature, which allows live conversations with artificial intelligence, was initially only available to Gemini Advanced users before being rolled out to free plan users a few weeks later.