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Google Gemini API / AI Studio Free Tier No-Card Tokens plus First Two Cloud App Deployments

The official Gemini API / AI Studio no-card free tier now has an additional entry: beyond Gemini API Free Tier input/output tokens, Google's I/O 2026 Blog confirms that new AI Studio builders can deploy their first two apps to Google Cloud at no cost with no credit card required. Production use, higher limits, or projects with billing already enabled still follow Cloud Run / Paid Tier rules.

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ValueFree input/output tokens on eligible Gemini models; Google AI Studio builders can deploy their first two apps to Google Cloud at no cost, no credit card required
Typefree-tier-no-card-cloud-deploy
Difficultyeasy
Mainland China accessFriendly

How to claim

  1. Open the official page or signup link for Google Gemini API / AI Studio Free Tier No-Card Tokens plus First Two Cloud App Deployments.
  2. Requirement: Google AI Studio / Gemini API project
  3. Requirement: Gemini API free-tier model availability and rate limits vary by official pricing and rate-limit pages
  4. Requirement: The first-two Cloud app deployment benefit is for builders who are just getting started; projects with billing already enabled follow Cloud Run Free Tier behavior
  5. Run one real task to confirm the credits work.
  6. If the deal expires or does not work, use the alternatives below.

Credits and limits

Google's official Gemini Developer API pricing page states that developers can start free of charge with a Free Tier that includes free input/output tokens for eligible models and AI Studio access. Billing docs state new accounts begin on the Free Tier; billing setup is for upgrading to Paid Tier. Google's 2026-05-19 I/O AI Studio Blog further confirms that builders who are just getting started can now deploy their first two apps to Google Cloud at no cost, no credit card required; projects with billing already enabled continue to default to the Cloud Run Free Tier.

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Requirements

  • Google AI Studio / Gemini API project
  • Gemini API free-tier model availability and rate limits vary by official pricing and rate-limit pages
  • The first-two Cloud app deployment benefit is for builders who are just getting started; projects with billing already enabled follow Cloud Run Free Tier behavior

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FAQ

Is Gemini API / AI Studio No-Card Free Tier still available?

Current status: Ongoing. Always confirm on the official signup page.

What do I need to claim Google Gemini API / AI Studio Free Tier No-Card Tokens plus First Two Cloud App Deployments?

Google AI Studio / Gemini API project, Gemini API free-tier model availability and rate limits vary by official pricing and rate-limit pages, The first-two Cloud app deployment benefit is for builders who are just getting started; projects with billing already enabled follow Cloud Run Free Tier behavior

Can I access Google Gemini API / AI Studio Free Tier No-Card Tokens plus First Two Cloud App Deployments from mainland China?

Current data says it is accessible or relatively friendly from mainland China.

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