# Qwen Code: Quotas and Pricing (for Google-backed flows)

Quotas and pricing below apply when using Google-backed flows interoperable with Qwen Code. A summary of model usage is available through the `/stats` command and presented on exit at the end of a session. See [privacy and terms](./tos-privacy.md) for details. Note: published prices are list price; additional negotiated commercial discounting may apply.

This article outlines the specific quotas and pricing applicable to Google-backed usage paths.

## 1. Log in with Google (Gemini Code Assist Free Tier)

For users who authenticate by using their Google account to access Gemini Code Assist for individuals:

- **Quota:**
  - 60 requests per minute
  - 1000 requests per day
  - Token usage is not applicable
- **Cost:** Free
- **Details:** [Gemini Code Assist Quotas](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/quotas#quotas-for-agent-mode-gemini-cli)
- **Notes:** A specific quota for different models is not specified; model fallback may occur to preserve shared experience quality.

## 2. Gemini API Key (Unpaid)

If you are using a Gemini API key for the free tier:

- **Quota:**
  - Flash model only
  - 10 requests per minute
  - 250 requests per day
- **Cost:** Free
- **Details:** [Gemini API Rate Limits](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/rate-limits)

## 3. Gemini API Key (Paid)

If you are using a Gemini API key with a paid plan:

- **Quota:** Varies by pricing tier.
- **Cost:** Varies by pricing tier and model/token usage.
- **Details:** [Gemini API Rate Limits](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/rate-limits), [Gemini API Pricing](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing)

## 4. Login with Google (for Workspace or Licensed Code Assist users)

For users of Standard or Enterprise editions of Gemini Code Assist, quotas and pricing are based on a fixed price subscription with assigned license seats:

- **Standard Tier:**
  - **Quota:** 120 requests per minute, 1500 per day
- **Enterprise Tier:**
  - **Quota:** 120 requests per minute, 2000 per day
- **Cost:** Fixed price included with your Gemini for Google Workspace or Gemini Code Assist subscription.
- **Details:** [Gemini Code Assist Quotas](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/quotas#quotas-for-agent-mode-gemini-cli), [Gemini Code Assist Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/products/gemini/pricing)
- **Notes:**
  - Specific quota for different models is not specified; model fallback may occur to preserve shared experience quality.
  - Members of the Google Developer Program may have Gemini Code Assist licenses through their membership.

## 5. Vertex AI (Express Mode)

If you are using Vertex AI in Express Mode:

- **Quota:** Quotas are variable and specific to your account. See the source for more details.
- **Cost:** After your Express Mode usage is consumed and you enable billing for your project, cost is based on standard [Vertex AI Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/pricing).
- **Details:** [Vertex AI Express Mode Quotas](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/start/express-mode/overview#quotas)

## 6. Vertex AI (Regular Mode)

If you are using the standard Vertex AI service:

- **Quota:** Governed by a dynamic shared quota system or pre-purchased provisioned throughput.
- **Cost:** Based on model and token usage. See [Vertex AI Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/pricing).
- **Details:** [Vertex AI Dynamic Shared Quota](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/resources/dynamic-shared-quota)

## 7. Google One and Ultra plans, Gemini for Workspace plans

These plans currently apply only to the use of Gemini web-based products provided by Google-based experiences (for example, the Gemini web app or the Flow video editor). These plans do not apply to the API usage which powers CLI integrations.