Gemini is one of the most powerful LLM Models available for free. This AI model can write text and code for you. To use Gemini, you need a special key called an API key. You can get this key for free by following a few steps. There are different plans for using Gemini, some free and some that you have to pay for.
The free plans limit how much you can use Gemini, but the paid plans don't have any limits. There are also some things to keep in mind when using Gemini, like the fact that it works well only with English for now and many more. We will discuss all those and also how to easily get your Gemini API key in simple steps. So let's get started.
Account Creation
The Google Gemini API key unlocks access to their powerful generative AI model. It acts like a secret handshake, letting your code interact with Gemini's text and code generation features. You'll need one to experiment with Gemini through Google AI Studio or integrate it into your projects.
Here's how to create a Gemini API Key:
Step 1: Search on Google “ Google AI for Developers “
Step 2: You get a list of search results related to Gemini and Google. In those, select "Get Started with the Gemini API" or follow this link.
Step 3: After you reach the above homepage screen, click on the "Get API key in Google Ai Studio" option, and you will directly access the dashboard of the Ai Studio.
Step 4: Next, you will see the above screen, and in there, select "Get API Key" to create the Google API key directly.
Step 5: That’s it now you can create different API keys according to your Gemini Plan.
Cost
The cost of the Gemini changes according to the Gemini models you use. If you use the Gemini 1.0 Pro, there will be one cost, and if you use the Gemini 1.5 Pro, you get one cost.
However, for free plans of the Gemini, no matter the model you use, your chat information is used to train the Gemini models. So if you have privacy concerns, we recommend choosing either a paid plan or not sharing any personal information in the Gemini.
Gemini 1.0 Pro | ||
Plan | Free of Charge Plan | Pay-as-you-go plan |
Requests Per Minute | 15 RPM | 360 RPM |
Tokens Per Day | 32,000 TPM | 120,000 TPM |
Requests Per Day | 1,500 RPD | 30,000 RPD |
Input Price | Free | $0.50/1 Million Tokens |
Output Price | Free | $1.50/1 Million Tokens |
Data Used to Improve Gemini | Yes | No |
Gemini 1.5 Pro | ||
Plan | Free of Charge Plan | Pay-as-you-go plan |
Requests Per Minute | 2 RPM | 360 RPM |
Tokens Per Day | 32,000 TPM | 2 Million TPM |
Requests Per Day | 50 RPD | 10,000 RPD |
Input Price | Free | $3.50 / 1 million tokens (for prompts up to 128K tokens) |
Output Price | Free | $7.00 / 1 million tokens (for prompts longer than 128K) |
Data Used to Improve Gemini | Yes | No |
Gemini 1.5 Flash | ||
Plan | Free of Charge Plan | Pay-as-you-go plan |
Requests Per Minute | 15 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Tokens Per Day | 1 Million TPM | 2 Million TPM |
Requests Per Day | 1,500 RPD | Nil |
Input Price | Free | $0.35 / 1 million tokens (for prompts up to 128K tokens) |
Output Price | Free | $0.70 / 1 million tokens (for prompts longer than 128K) |
Data Used to Improve Gemini | Yes | No |
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Common Errors in Gemini API
There are some common errors that you might face while using the Gemini API. Here are some of the error codes that you might see while using the Gemini API, along with a quick fix and an explanation of the error.
Code | Description | Reason | Fix |
400 | Bad Request Body | Malformed request | Check API references for format, examples, and supported versions. Don't use features from newer versions with older API endpoints. |
403 | Permission Denied | API key missing or lacks permission | Verify your API key is set up correctly and has the necessary access. |
404 | Not Found | Requested resource not found | Double-check that all request parameters are valid for your current API version. |
429 | Rate Limit Exceeded | Too many requests in a short time | Stay within the model's rate limit. If needed, request a quota increase. |
500 | Internal Server Error | Unexpected error on Google's side | Wait a bit and try again. If it persists, report it using the Send Feedback button in Google AI Studio. |
503 | Service Unavailable | Service overloaded or down | Wait a bit and try again. If it persists, report it using the Send Feedback button in Google AI Studio. |
Other Issues to Keep In Mind
Mobile and AI Studio: The AI Studio website isn't optimised for mobile devices yet.
Language Support: The API only works with English prompts. Using other languages might cause issues.
