Which Google AI plans can use Gemini 4 Argon?

Subscribers to Google AI Pro (¥2,900/month), Ultra 5x (¥14,500) and Ultra 10x (¥32,000) can use Argon in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode. Ultra subscribers can also use it in Google Antigravity.

How much does the Argon API cost?

During the introductory period, input is $2 per 1 million tokens and output is $10, with cached input at a 95% discount. After the introductory period ends, input rises to $4 and output to $20.

Can researchers get free access to Argon?

Google says it will give up to 10,000 selected researchers the top usage tier of Google Antigravity and free access to Argon for six months. Applicants must belong to a university or research institution and apply through a designated form.

Who gets the Argon version without cybersecurity guardrails?

Organizations participating in Google DeepMind's Fairwind Program will receive a version with cybersecurity-related guardrails removed. With this general availability, the program is said to expand to several hundred participating companies.

Large Language ModelsAI Business & IndustryITmedia AI＋4h agoOct 14, 2026, 13:00 JST

Gemini 4 Argon goes to general availability

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What happened
Google began general availability of Gemini 4 Argon on October 13. Subscribers to Google AI Pro (¥2,900/month), Ultra 5x (¥14,500) and Ultra 10x (¥32,000) can use it in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode, and Ultra subscribers also in Google Antigravity.
Why it matters
The paid Google AI subscribers who were already paying for these tiers can now use the company's most advanced model without upgrading to a new plan.

WHO IT HITSCompanies and researchers that already pay for Google AI subscriptions gain access to Google's top model at their existing tier, which may affect tooling decisions for teams building on Google's paid products.

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Gemini 4 Argon was announced by Google on September 30, initially with limited availability to organizations such as cyber defense groups. The October 13 general availability widens that reach to paid Google AI subscribers, Google Cloud customers and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform model list. Google is also opening access to researchers: up to 10,000 selected researchers at universities and research institutions can apply for six months of free Argon access along with the top usage tier of Google Antigravity. The Fairwind Program, Google DeepMind's security program, is expanding to several hundred participating companies, which receive a version with cybersecurity-related guardrails removed. Google has not said when Google Workspace users will be able to use Argon.

FAQ

Which Google AI plans can use Gemini 4 Argon?: Subscribers to Google AI Pro (¥2,900/month), Ultra 5x (¥14,500) and Ultra 10x (¥32,000) can use Argon in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode. Ultra subscribers can also use it in Google Antigravity.
How much does the Argon API cost?: During the introductory period, input is $2 per 1 million tokens and output is $10, with cached input at a 95% discount. After the introductory period ends, input rises to $4 and output to $20.
Can researchers get free access to Argon?: Google says it will give up to 10,000 selected researchers the top usage tier of Google Antigravity and free access to Argon for six months. Applicants must belong to a university or research institution and apply through a designated form.
Who gets the Argon version without cybersecurity guardrails?: Organizations participating in Google DeepMind's Fairwind Program will receive a version with cybersecurity-related guardrails removed. With this general availability, the program is said to expand to several hundred participating companies.

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