Google · Platform playbook
Gemini: what you can automate on each plan
What you can automate with Gemini. US prices: free with a Google account, Google AI Plus $4.99/mo, Google AI Pro $19.99/mo, Ultra from $99.99/mo.[1]
Built a Gem for a family job? Gems become skills starting November 2026. Here’s what to check.
| Feature | What it does and who gets it |
|---|---|
| Gmail, Calendar, Keep and Tasks | The free Google Workspace connected app lets Gemini summarize Gmail, create calendar events (including on shared calendars) and make Keep lists. Personal accounts, ages 13+, Keep Activity on.[2][3][4] |
| Schedules | Up to 10 active schedules. Needs Keep Activity on. Rolling out gradually to all personal accounts.[5] |
| Skills (replacing Gems) | Reusable instructions. Type / and the name, or Gemini can use one on its own. You can stack several. Age 18+. Gems (13+) end on personal accounts in November 2026.[6][7] |
| Family sharing | Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra all list family sharing with up to 5 others. Google says family members on Pro get the AI benefits at no extra cost.[1] |
| Tasks in Gemini (agent) | Hand off multi-step tasks that run in the background. Google AI Pro and Ultra, select countries.[1] |
| Gemini Notebook | Free: 100 notebooks, 50 sources each. Higher limits on paid plans.[8] |
Not sure Gemini is the right one for your house? Take the 2-minute picker.
Sources
- Google One: Google AI plans (US)
- Gemini Apps Help: Connect the Google Workspace app to Gemini Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Keep, Tasks)
- Gemini Apps Help: Availability and requirements of Connected Apps
- Gemini Apps Help: Create and manage your calendar events with Gemini Apps
- Gemini Apps Help: Schedules in Gemini Apps
- Gemini Apps Help: About the transition from Gems to skills
- Gemini Apps Help: Use Gems in Gemini Apps
- Gemini Notebook Help: Learn about Gemini Notebook’s plans
All checked Oct 18, 2026 unless noted. Prices change. If something’s out of date, reply to any newsletter issue and I’ll fix it.