Is Google's new $8 AI Plus plan worth it? How it compares to the $20 Pro subscription

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• AI Plus is now available in 34 countries, including the US.
• At $7.99 a month, AI Plus offers more access than the free plan.
• You can upgrade from free or downgrade from AI Pro.

Google users around the world who want an extra dose of Gemini can now snag a more budget-friendly AI plan. Last week, the company announced that its AI Plus plan has expanded to the US and 34 other countries following an initial rollout last year.

Priced at $7.99 a month (with 50% off the first two months), the AI Plus plan is designed as a cheaper alternative to the AI Pro plan at $19.99 a month and the AI Ultra plan at a whopping $250 a month. AI Plus is also a way for users to get more ...