Google AI Pro now offers annual billing at $199.99, saving users 16%

Google has introduced an annual subscription option for its Google AI Pro service, priced at $199.99 per year—offering a 16% savings compared to the monthly plan. The annual billing option addresses a notable gap in Google’s pricing structure, as other storage tiers already offered yearly subscriptions while AI Pro was previously limited to monthly payments.

What you should know: Google AI Pro combines 2TB of cloud storage with advanced AI features and costs $19.99 monthly or $199.99 annually.

• The annual plan saves users $39.89 compared to paying monthly ($239.88 total).
• This pricing aligns Google AI Pro with the company’s existing storage tier structure, where most plans offer both monthly and annual options.

Key features included: The AI Pro subscription bundles cloud storage with cutting-edge AI tools and productivity enhancements.

• Users get 2TB of storage across Drive, Gmail, and Photos, plus access to Gemini with higher usage limits for the 2.5 Pro model.
• Video generation capabilities include limited access to Veo 3, followed by Veo 2, plus 1,000 monthly AI credits and access to the Flow filmmaking tool.
• Additional perks include NotebookLM with higher limits, Gemini integration across Gmail and Docs, extended Google Meet calls, Calendar appointment scheduling, and 10% back on Google Store purchases.

The bigger picture: Google’s pricing strategy reveals how the company is positioning AI as a premium service tier rather than a standalone product.

• The AI Pro plan sits between the standard 2TB plan ($99.90 annually) and the 5TB tier ($249.99 annually), suggesting Google views AI features as worth roughly $100 in added value.
• Higher storage tiers (10TB, 20TB, 30TB) and the AI Ultra plan ($249.99 monthly) remain monthly-only, indicating Google may be testing demand for premium services.

How to access: Users can switch to annual billing by visiting one.google.com/plans and selecting “Switch to Annual” in the Google AI Pro card.