No affiliate links or sponsorship. Prices are US prices from Google’s own Google One page, and the rules come from the Google One Help Center, all checked October 26, 2026. We didn’t buy plans or run hands-on tests. Prices change, so confirm on Google’s page before you pay.
Quick answer
Google One storage plans in the US start at $1.99 a month for 100 GB (Basic) and $2.99 a month for 200 GB (Standard), with Google AI plans from $4.99 a month for 400 GB or 2 TB up to $199.99 a month for 30 TB. Paying is worth it if you’re near the free 15 GB limit and don’t want to delete mail, photos, or files. Storage is shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos, and from Basic up you can share it with five other people (Google One, October 26, 2026).
Key takeaways
- Free tier: every account includes up to 15 GB across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. Since March 9, 2026, new accounts start with 5 GB and unlock 10 GB more by verifying a phone number.
- Cheapest paid plans: Basic is 100 GB for $1.99 a month; Standard is 200 GB for $2.99 a month.
- AI plans: Google AI Plus ($4.99, 400 GB or 2 TB), Google AI Pro ($19.99, 5 TB), and two Ultra tiers ($99.99 and $199.99).
- Family sharing: Basic and above can be shared with up to 5 other people at no extra cost.
- Annual billing saves up to 16%, according to Google’s plan toggle.
In this guide
Google One storage plans and prices (US)
Google sells seven tiers in the US, from free to 30 TB. The two plain storage plans are Basic and Standard. Above them sit the Google AI plans, which bundle extra storage with Google’s AI features and other perks. All storage is shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. New to Drive? Start with What is Google Drive?.
| Plan | US price | Storage | Notable extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 15 GB | Gmail, Drive, and Photos storage |
| Basic | $1.99/month | 100 GB | Share with up to 5 others |
| Standard | $2.99/month | 200 GB | Share with up to 5 others |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99/month | 400 GB or 2 TB | AI features; premium Google Meet features only with the 2 TB option |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/month | 5 TB | AI features, YouTube Premium Lite (varies by country), Google Home Premium Standard, $10/month Google Cloud credits |
| Google AI Ultra 5x | $99.99/month | 20 TB | Top AI limits, YouTube Premium individual, $40/month Cloud credits |
| Google AI Ultra 20x | $199.99/month | 30 TB | Highest AI limits, YouTube Premium individual, $100/month Cloud credits |
Prices vary by country
Google shows different plans and prices by country. From a Pakistan connection, for example, the same page showed local-currency prices and a smaller “Lite” plan that isn’t in the US table. If you’re outside the US, go by what Google One shows you when signed in.
For how these prices compare with iCloud+, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox, see our cloud storage pricing tracker.
How much free storage do you get?
Each Google Account includes up to 15 GB, shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. There’s a newer catch: starting March 9, 2026, new Google Accounts get 5 GB, with the option to unlock an extra 10 GB by verifying a valid phone number (Google One Help). If you made your account before then, the 15 GB applies as before. When you buy Google One, your total becomes the plan size. Google’s own example: with a 100 GB plan, you keep your up to 15 GB of personal storage and get 85 GB of paid storage on top, for 100 GB in total (Google One Help).
If you also pay for Google Workspace Individual, its 1 TB stays, and Google One storage is added on top (Google One Help).
What counts toward your storage
Almost everything you keep in Gmail, Drive, and Photos counts. Google lists these (Google One Help):
- Google Photos: photos and videos backed up in Original quality, plus Storage saver and Express quality backups made after June 1, 2021.
- Gmail: messages and attachments, including Spam and Trash.
- Google Drive: files such as PDFs, images, and videos, plus Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, Recorder, Vids, and Pics files created or edited after June 1, 2021.
- WhatsApp backups on Android.
Files shared with you count against the owner, not you. After you delete something, Google says your storage total can take 48 to 72 hours to update. To claw space back before paying, follow our Google Drive storage full guide.
Is paying for more storage worth it?
For most people who keep hitting the 15 GB limit, $1.99 a month for 100 GB is the cheapest fix, and it’s worth it if your mail or photo backups have stopped. It isn’t worth it if a quick cleanup frees enough space, for example by emptying Gmail’s Spam and Trash and deleting large videos.
Pros
Cheap entry price ($1.99 for 100 GB)
One pool for Gmail, Drive, and Photos
Share with up to 5 others from Basic up
Upgrades through Google Play take effect right away
Cons
Storage-only plans stop at 200 GB; beyond that you pay for AI bundles
Annual prices not shown in our US capture
Over the limit, Photos backup stops and Gmail sending and receiving can be affected
Plans and prices differ by country
Pay if any of these are true: Photos backup has paused, Gmail warns you’re full, you share one pool with family, or you need more than 200 GB. Hold off if you only need a few gigabytes back, or if your phone is an iPhone and you mostly need device backups; our iCloud vs Google Drive comparison covers that choice.
Which plan should you pick?
- Basic (100 GB, $1.99): one person who has outgrown 15 GB, mostly Gmail and some photos.
- Standard (200 GB, $2.99): a couple or small family sharing one pool, or one heavy photo user.
- Google AI Plus (400 GB or 2 TB, $4.99): only if you also want Google’s AI features. Check which storage option your offer includes; premium Meet features come only with the 2 TB option.
- Google AI Pro (5 TB, $19.99): big photo and video libraries, or a family that wants the AI features too.
- Ultra tiers (20 TB or 30 TB): few people need this much storage; these plans are priced for AI use.
Plan details from Google One, checked October 26, 2026. Comparing Google with other services? See our cloud storage guide.
Sharing a plan with family
On Basic and above, you can add up to 5 other people at no extra cost, six in total. Each family member keeps their own free storage (up to 15 GB), and everyone shares the paid storage. In Google’s 100 GB example, four family members each have up to 15 GB of personal storage and share 85 GB of Google One storage (Google One Help). Google says family members on a Google AI Pro plan also get the AI benefits at no extra cost (Google One).
How to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel
Go to one.google.com, open Settings, click Manage membership, then Change membership plan.
- Open Google One at one.google.com on a computer and sign in.
- Open Settings and click Manage membership.
- Click Change membership plan and choose a new plan or billing period.
- Confirm the payment. New storage can take up to 24 hours to show up.
- Upgrades bought through Google Play take effect immediately.
- Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle.
- Monthly to annual switches immediately; annual to monthly applies when the annual term ends.
- Bought on an iPhone (App Store) or through a carrier? Manage the plan there.
- Cancel and you go back to the free storage (up to 15 GB).
Rules from Google One Help, checked October 26, 2026.
What happens if you run out of storage
Over the limit
If you go over your limit, you can’t upload new files to Drive or back up to Photos, you can’t create new Docs, Sheets, or Slides files, and your ability to send and receive Gmail can be affected. If you stay over the limit for two years or more, Google may remove content from Gmail, Drive, and Photos, after notifying you at least three months ahead (Google One Help).
Old file versions can use space too. Google Drive may delete older versions after 30 days or once there are 100 newer ones, unless you pick Keep forever (Google Drive Help).
FAQ
How much is Google One per month?
In the US, Basic (100 GB) is $1.99 a month and Standard (200 GB) is $2.99 a month. Google AI Plus is $4.99, Google AI Pro $19.99, and the Ultra tiers $99.99 and $199.99 (Google One, checked October 26, 2026).
Is there a Google One plan with 2 TB?
Yes. Google AI Plus comes with either 400 GB or 2 TB for $4.99 a month in the US. Google AI Pro includes 5 TB.
Does Google One storage add to my 15 GB?
Your plan sets your total. In Google’s example, a 100 GB plan means up to 15 GB of free storage plus 85 GB of paid storage, for 100 GB in total. Workspace Individual’s 1 TB is different: Google One storage is added on top of it.
Do new Google accounts still get 15 GB free?
Up to 15 GB. Since March 9, 2026, new accounts start with 5 GB and can unlock 10 GB more by verifying a phone number.
Can I share Google One with my family?
Yes, on Basic and above, with up to 5 other people at no extra cost. Each person keeps their own free storage, and everyone shares the paid storage.
What happens to my files if I cancel Google One?
Nothing is deleted right away. You go back to the free storage, and if you’re over it you can’t upload or back up. If you stay over for two years or more, Google may remove content after at least three months’ notice.
Sources
Google’s official Google One page and Help Centers only. All checked October 26, 2026 (PKT). US prices from a US view of one.google.com.
Changelog
- October 26, 2026: First published. US plan prices and storage, the March 9, 2026 change for new accounts, family sharing, plan changes, and over-limit rules checked against Google’s official pages. No hands-on testing or screenshots.
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