By CompareBestAI Editorial Team
Quick Answer Google Vids pricing starts at $0: anyone with a Google account can use Vids free, with 6 AI avatar or video clip generations a month. For more AI, individuals pay for a Google AI plan, from $19.99/month for Google AI Pro. Businesses get Vids inside Google Workspace, from $7 per user per month on an annual plan. Google Vids isn't sold on its own; your plan decides your AI limits. Best value: Workspace Business Standard for teams, Google AI Pro for solo creators · CBAI score: 8.0/10
Google Vids is Google's AI video creation app, built on Gemini. You can't buy it as a standalone subscription. Instead, you get it free with a personal Google account, through a Google AI plan, or as part of a Google Workspace business, education or nonprofit plan. Each plan gives a different monthly allowance of AI avatars, AI video seconds, image generations and music. This guide lists every plan, its price in USD for US customers, and its Vids limits, all checked against Google's help center and pricing pages on October 3, 2026.
Google Vids pricing at a glance
| How you get Vids | US price | Vids AI limits per month |
|---|---|---|
| Free Google account | $0 | 6 AI avatars or video clips (combined), 50 credits for voiceovers, images and "Help me create" |
| Google AI Plus | $7.99/mo | Same Vids limits as a free account |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/mo | 25 avatars, 500 video seconds, 30 images, unlimited voiceovers, music |
| Google AI Ultra | From $99.99/mo | 125 avatars, 2,500 video seconds, 300 images (higher on the $199.99 tier) |
| Workspace Business Starter | $7/user/mo (annual), $8.40 flexible | 10 avatars, 200 video seconds, 5 images, unlimited voiceovers, music |
| Workspace Business Standard | $14/user/mo (annual), $16.80 flexible | 25 avatars, 500 video seconds, 30 images, unlimited voiceovers, music |
| Workspace Business Plus | $22/user/mo (annual), $26.40 flexible | Same as Business Standard, plus 5 TB storage and stronger security |
| Workspace Enterprise | Custom quote | Same AI limits as Business Standard; more with the AI Expanded Access add-on |
Sources: Google's "availability of Gemini features in Google Vids" help page and Google's US pricing, checked October 3, 2026.
See Google Vids' full CBAI score and plan details →
Key Takeaways: Google Vids Cost in 2026
- Google Vids is free to start. Editing, recording, teleprompter, captions and YouTube publishing cost nothing.
- AI is what you pay for. Paid plans raise your monthly allowance of avatars, AI video seconds, images and music.
- Google AI Plus doesn't add Vids capacity. Google lists the same Vids limits for AI Plus as for a free account.
- Workspace is cheapest per user for teams. Business Starter includes Vids with AI avatars from $7 per user per month.
- Annual billing saves about 16%. Workspace flexible plans cost 20% more than annual ones.
Is Google Vids Free?
Yes. Since 2026, anyone with a personal Google account can use Google Vids free at vids.new. The free version includes the editor, stock media, screen and camera recording, the read-along teleprompter, transcript trim, captions and direct YouTube publishing. For our full rundown of these tools, see Google Vids features.
AI features on a free account are capped:
- 6 AI generations a month, shared between AI avatars and AI video clips
- 50 credits a month for other AI features: an AI voiceover costs 1 credit, "Help me create" costs 5 credits and each image action costs 1 credit
- No music generation
- Credits reset at 12:00 AM Pacific time on the first day of each month and don't roll over
That's enough to try every AI feature, but not enough for regular production.
Google AI Plans: Pricing for Individuals
Google AI Plus ($7.99/month)
Google AI Plus is the entry Google AI plan. On Google's Vids limits page it has the same Vids allowance as a free account: 6 combined avatar or video clip generations and credit-based voiceovers, images and "Help me create". Choose it for its other benefits (storage and Gemini features), not for Vids.
Google AI Pro ($19.99/month)
Google AI Pro is the cheapest plan that meaningfully raises Vids limits. Each month you get 25 AI avatars, 500 seconds of AI video, 30 image generations, unlimited voiceovers and unlimited "Help me create", plus music generation (50 short clips and 20 full songs). It also unlocks directable avatars, Gemini Omni editing and 1080p output. For most solo creators, this is the right paid plan.
Google AI Ultra (from $99.99/month)
Google cut Google AI Ultra from $249.99 to about $100 a month on May 19, 2026, and added a higher tier at about $200. Google's Vids limits page lists two Ultra levels:
| Ultra level | AI avatars | AI video seconds | Images | Music (30s clips / full songs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 5x | 125 | 2,500 | 300 | 250 / 100 |
| Ultra 20x | 500 | 10,000 | 1,000 | 500 / 300 |
Ultra suits creators producing AI video every day. Most people won't use the allowance.
Google Workspace Pricing: Vids for Teams
Every Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plan includes Google Vids. Prices below are per user per month in USD.
| Plan | Annual plan | Flexible plan | Storage per user | Vids AI limits per user per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | $7 | $8.40 | 30 GB | 10 avatars, 200 video seconds, 5 images, unlimited voiceovers; 20 music clips and 10 songs |
| Business Standard | $14 | $16.80 | 2 TB | 25 avatars, 500 video seconds, 30 images, unlimited voiceovers; 50 music clips and 20 songs |
| Business Plus | $22 | $26.40 | 5 TB | Same as Business Standard |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 5 TB, more on request | Same as Business Standard |
Prices from Google's US list prices; confirm on Google Workspace pricing. Vids limits from Google's help center, October 3, 2026.
Google Workspace free trial
Google Vids has no separate free trial, but Google Workspace offers a 14-day free trial, and Vids is included. Most individuals don't need it, since the free personal version covers the editor.
AI Expanded Access add-on
Heavy Workspace users can add the AI Expanded Access add-on, which raises Vids limits to 100 avatars, 2,000 video seconds and 300 image generations per user per month. Ask Google or your reseller for current pricing.
What a 10-person team pays
| Plan | Annual billing (per year) | Flexible billing (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | $840 | $1,008 |
| Business Standard | $1,680 | $2,016 |
| Business Plus | $2,640 | $3,168 |
CBAI calculation: price per user × 10 users × 12 months.
Compare Google Vids plans and CBAI's score →
Education and Nonprofit Pricing
Google Workspace for Education
Vids is available to every Google Workspace for Education edition, including the free Education Fundamentals edition, but without AI features on the base editions. Education Plus adds 10 avatars, 200 video seconds and 5 images per user per month. The Google AI Pro for Education add-on raises that to 100 avatars, 2,000 video seconds and 300 images.
Google Workspace for Nonprofits
Nonprofits on Google Workspace for Nonprofits get Vids with 10 AI avatars, 200 video seconds and 5 image generations per user per month.
Plans without Vids AI
Essentials Starter and Frontline plans include no Gemini features in Vids, so AI avatars, AI clips and AI voiceovers aren't available there.
Hidden Costs and Limits That Affect Your Bill
- Flexible billing costs 20% more. Commit annually if your team size is stable.
- Image limits are shared. Image generations count across Docs, Slides and Vids combined, so heavy Slides users can run out in Vids.
- Storage on Business Starter is 30 GB per user. Video files fill that quickly; Business Standard's 2 TB suits regular production.
- Admins can turn AI off. On work or school accounts, your admin decides which AI features you can use, whatever the plan.
- Unused allowances don't roll over. Monthly limits reset; plan big projects around the reset date.
For a wider view of costs beyond the sticker price, read the hidden costs of AI tools beyond the subscription.
Which Google Vids Plan Should You Choose?
- Trying Vids or making occasional videos: stay on the free plan.
- Solo creator making AI videos weekly: Google AI Pro at $19.99/month.
- Small business or team: Workspace Business Standard at $14 per user per month annually, for the higher AI limits and 2 TB storage.
- Budget team with light AI use: Workspace Business Starter at $7 per user per month annually.
- Daily AI video production: Google AI Ultra for individuals, or the AI Expanded Access add-on for Workspace teams.
- Schools: start with your existing Education edition; add Google AI Pro for Education for AI-heavy classes.
To see how to set up your first project after you pick a plan, read how to use Google Vids.
Google Vids Pricing vs Other AI Video Tools
| Tool | Free plan | Starting paid price | Best for | CBAI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Vids | Yes | $7/user/mo (Workspace) or $19.99/mo (Google AI Pro) | Workspace teams, training, explainers | 8.0/10 |
| Descript | Yes | $8/mo | Podcasts and transcript-based editing | 8.3/10 |
| CapCut | Yes | $19.99/mo | Short-form social content | 7.0/10 |
| Synthesia | No | $22/mo | Corporate training with AI avatars | 8.0/10 |
| InVideo | Yes | $25/mo | Text-to-video for social and marketing | 7.5/10 |
| HeyGen | Yes | $29/mo | Localized demos and sales outreach | 7.5/10 |
| Pictory AI | No (14-day trial) | $29/mo | Faceless YouTube and repurposing | 7.0/10 |
Competitor prices from CompareBestAI tool pages, checked October 3, 2026.
What stands out: For teams already paying for Google Workspace, Vids costs nothing extra, which no competitor can match. Dedicated avatar tools like Synthesia and HeyGen cost more but offer more avatar control; compare them in HeyGen vs Synthesia. Descript is the cheapest paid editor, CapCut and InVideo suit social content, and Pictory AI suits repurposing. For head-to-head detail, read Google Vids vs Pictory, or see our list of the cheapest AI video generators.
Is Google Vids Worth the Price?
For Google Workspace teams, yes: Vids is already included in the plan, so the real question is whether its AI limits are enough. Business Standard's 25 avatars and 500 AI video seconds per user per month cover regular training and update videos.
For individuals, the free plan is worth using for anyone who edits or records video. Google AI Pro is worth $19.99 a month if you'll use AI avatars, AI clips or music every week; otherwise, stay free. For our full verdict on quality and features, read the Google Vids review, and check how it connects to your other tools in Google Vids integrations.
How We Researched Google Vids Pricing
CompareBestAI scores every tool with the same framework, described in how we rank tools. For this update we:
- Checked Google's help page listing Vids AI limits for every Workspace, Education and Google AI plan
- Checked Google Workspace US list prices, annual and flexible, and the Workspace free trial
- Checked Google AI plan prices after Google's May 19, 2026 restructure
- Calculated team costs ourselves and labeled them as CBAI calculations
- Compared competitor prices using CompareBestAI's tool pages
- Removed the plans, prices, trial terms and savings figures from the earlier version of this page, which we could not confirm
We did not buy every plan for this update. Prices change often, so we show the date we checked them. To track changes yourself, see how to monitor AI tool pricing changes.
Google Vids Pricing FAQs
Is Google Vids free?
Yes. Anyone with a personal Google account can use Google Vids free at vids.new. The free version includes the editor, recording, teleprompter, captions and YouTube publishing, plus 6 AI avatar or video clip generations a month and 50 credits for voiceovers, images and "Help me create".
How much does Google Vids cost per month?
Google Vids costs $0 on a free Google account. For more AI, Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month. Businesses get Vids in Google Workspace from $7 per user per month on an annual plan, or $8.40 on a flexible plan. Google Vids isn't sold as a standalone subscription.
Does Google Vids have a free trial?
Google Vids has no separate trial because the basic version is free. Google Workspace, which includes Vids, offers a 14-day free trial for businesses. During the trial, Vids AI limits follow the Workspace plan you choose.
Which Google Workspace plan includes Google Vids?
All Business plans (Starter, Standard and Plus) and Enterprise plans include Google Vids with AI features. Business Starter gives 10 AI avatars and 200 AI video seconds per user per month; Business Standard and Plus give 25 avatars and 500 seconds. Essentials Starter and Frontline include Vids without AI.
Is Google AI Pro worth it for Google Vids?
Google AI Pro is worth $19.99 a month if you use Vids AI weekly. It raises limits to 25 avatars, 500 AI video seconds and 30 images a month, adds unlimited voiceovers and music generation, and unlocks Gemini Omni editing. Occasional users should stay on the free plan.
Is Google Vids free for students and teachers?
Yes. Google Vids is available on every Google Workspace for Education edition, including the free Education Fundamentals edition, but without AI features. Education Plus adds 10 avatars and 200 AI video seconds per user per month, and the Google AI Pro for Education add-on raises those limits.
Final Verdict: Google Vids Pricing
Google Vids pricing is simpler than most AI video tools once you know the rule: the app is free, and you pay for AI capacity through a Google AI or Google Workspace plan. Teams already on Workspace get Vids at no extra cost, and solo creators can unlock strong limits for $19.99 a month with Google AI Pro.
The catch is that limits, not features, separate the plans. Check how many avatars and AI video seconds your team needs each month before choosing between Business Starter and Business Standard.
CBAI score: 8.0/10. Best value for Google Workspace teams.
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