Google Gemini

Google's AI assistant for writing, coding, and studying, with a Deep Research mode that pulls together and summarizes sources. Free with any Google account; paid plans add stronger models, higher usage limits, and more storage.

Best for: Research reports and Google-ecosystem coursework

What you get

• Free tier (any Google account): chat, image generation, Canvas and Gems on Gemini Flash, plus Deep Research (about 5 reports/month) and 15 GB storage, with daily usage limits
• Google AI Pro is $19.99/mo — adds the top Gemini 3 Pro model, higher limits, Veo video, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Sheets; first-time users get a 1-month free trial that auto-renews
• A cheaper Google AI Plus tier is $4.99/mo (2x limits, 200 GB storage) if Pro is more than you need
• Google's year-long free AI Pro student offer has ended — no current student discount is confirmed, so check their site

How students use it

• Run a Deep Research report to get a sourced overview of a new topic
• Draft and refine essays right inside Gmail and Google Docs
• Generate diagrams-to-notes summaries from lecture images