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Google AI Studio / Gemini API

Gemini models via Google AI Studio

/ 100

Access to Gemini models with long context and multimodal input; generous free tier in AI Studio.

You want long context, multimodal input and a strong free tier.

You need strict data residency on the free tier.

Score breakdown

Job fit25/30

Ease / time-to-first-result13/15

Value14/15

Momentum14/15

Openness & portability7/10

Trust & maturity10/10

Builder/gamer bonus4/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Pricing: Free tier; pay-per-token above limits
Unverified. Unverified: editorial summary. We couldn't confirm this on an official pricing page (JS-rendered, no public pricing, or usage-based) as of Oct 18, 2026.
Free tier: Yes (unverified)
Platforms: API · web
Open source: No
Official URL: https://aistudio.google.com
URL verified: Oct 18, 2026 (curl (followed redirect; official URL updated to destination))
Last reviewed: Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources: https://aistudio.google.com