Google announced Wednesday that Workspace customers can now take advantage of all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet at no additional charge. However, this plan incurs a price increase of $2 per user per month.
This change simplifies access to Workplace AI tools such as email summaries, automatic note-taking, and chat with Gemini bots. Previously, customers who wanted full AI capabilities had to pay an additional $20 per user per month for the Gemini for Workplace plan on top of the $12 for the Workspace Business Standard plan. The standard plan currently costs $14 per user per month.
The new pricing will take effect immediately for new customers, and changes will apply to existing customers starting March 17, 2025. At this time, small business customers are not eligible for these price changes.
Customers who previously purchased the Gemini for Workspace add-on will continue to have access to features, but will no longer be charged a subscription fee after January 31st.
The latest updates are part of a competitive push by Microsoft and other companies to integrate AI capabilities into standard products. In November, Microsoft bundled Copilot Pro AI capabilities into standard Microsoft 365 subscriptions.