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Google AI Mode

Name: Google AI Mode
Price: 9.99 USD

Freemium#2 of 28 in AI Search EnginesAi Search Tools

Google AI Mode: A multimodal Google Search experience for cited answers, follow-ups, and deeper research. Ranked #2 of 28 in AI Search Engines by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for multimodal search in Google's ecosystem.

9.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Multimodal search in Google's ecosystem
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$9.99/mo
Deep research mode
Yes
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- AI answers include links, follow-ups, and conversational context
- Accepts text, voice, images, and files for multimodal search
- Deep Search creates multi-step, fully cited research reports
Where it doesn't
- Availability and subscription benefits vary by country and account
- Citation format is mixed across AI-generated responses
- Advanced access is tied to the Google AI Pro subscription

Our verdict on Google AI Mode

Google AI Mode is a conversational search experience built into Google Search. It is designed for people who want AI-generated answers with links to web sources, follow-up questions, and more than one input format. Users can submit text, voice, images, and files, while multimodal image search supports visual queries. The experience also includes personalized responses using search history and connected Google apps, plus shopping and local-business checks for pricing and availability.

Its strongest distinction is the breadth of its research workflow. Query fan-out searches across subtopics and multiple data sources, helping AI Mode address complex questions in a conversational format. Deep Search extends that approach with multi-step research and fully cited reports for subscribers to eligible Google AI plans. Preferred-source controls add a way to shape where answers draw from, while web, iOS, and Android access supports use across Google's listed platforms. These features make AI Mode a fit for research that benefits from follow-ups, multimodal input, and connected Google context.

AI Mode itself is available through Google Search without a separately priced subscription in supported markets. Google AI Pro costs $19.99 USD per month on monthly billing and adds expanded access to Gemini in AI Mode, Deep Search in AI Mode, and 5 TB of storage. The free experience suits users who want conversational search and cited web answers, while Pro is aimed at people who need expanded access and deeper research. Users who require consistent availability across countries or a single citation style may prefer a narrower tool with those characteristics.

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Google AI Mode pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Google AI Mode fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$9.99/mo
Citation format	Inline
Deep research mode	Yes
Source filters	Yes
Browser extension	Not verified
Mobile apps	Both
API access	Not verified
Monthly query limit	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	google.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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