Google One discount has quietly landed just before the new year, giving first-time subscribers a sharp price cut across several annual plans. The promotion targets storage users and AI fans alike, offering 50% off for the first year. It frames the offer as a fresh start for 2026, with savings that stretch across cloud storage, productivity tools, and Google’s expanding AI stack.
Google One discount brings cheaper storage tiers
The deal starts with the Basic plan, which includes 100 GB of cloud storage. For one year, the price drops to $9.99 instead of $19.99. This space covers Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive, which suits users tired of constant storage warnings.
The Premium tier with 2 TB of storage sees a similar cut. New subscribers pay $49.99 for the first year. After that, pricing returns to the usual $99.99. The plan includes perks like 10% back in the Google Store and upgraded Workspace features. Longer Google Meet calls and improved Calendar booking tools come bundled in.
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Google One discount extends to AI Pro
The biggest drop appears on the AI Pro plan. For 2026, the first year costs $99.99 instead of $199.99. This tier includes 2 TB of storage plus Google Home Premium Standard. A small YouTube Premium add-on discount of 14% also comes with the plan.
This tier focuses heavily on AI usage. Higher limits unlock more room to experiment without hitting caps too quickly.
AI features push the value higher
Subscribers on AI Pro gain expanded access inside the Gemini app. Daily usage limits rise across text, image, and video tools. The large context window supports long documents, spreadsheets, and code review.
Key AI limits include:
- Gemini 3 Pro at 100 prompts per day
- Nano Banana image generation up to 1,000 images daily
- Nano Banana Pro at 100 images per day
- Veo 3.1 Fast video generation at 3 videos per day
- 20 Deep Research reports per day
Developers gain higher access across tools like Gemini CLI and Code Assist. Creative users see expanded limits in Photos and NotebookLM.
Google One discount targets new subscribers only
This offer applies strictly to new accounts. Existing subscribers will not see these prices on renewal. Google labels the deal as limited time, with availability expected to end around New Year’s Eve.
Sign-ups run through a dedicated page tied to the promotion. Once the first year ends, standard pricing resumes automatically unless canceled.
A strategic push before 2026 begins
This pricing move feels calculated. Google uses the new year to lock users into its ecosystem, blending storage with AI tools. For anyone curious about Gemini’s higher tiers, the entry cost drops enough to justify a trial.
The clock is ticking, though. Half-price access rarely sticks around, and this one looks built to disappear fast.
