Clarification Needed Nano Banana 3 Pro Restrictions

Subject: Inquiry Regarding Nano Banana 3 Pro Access Restrictions

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well.

I’m writing to inquire about the recent access restrictions implemented for the Nano Banana 3 Pro, which I observed in the studio last night. Initially, I assumed the “paywall” (requiring payment for access) was due to a temporary configuration issue. However, it appears this may be a deliberate change.

To the Google development team: I would greatly appreciate clarification on the following points:

  1. Rationale for Access Restriction: What is the reasoning behind implementing this change? Understanding the underlying motivation will help me assess the impact on my workflow.
  2. Future Implications: What are the long-term implications of this access change? Will access to other resources or tools be similarly affected in the future?

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I will be monitoring this thread daily for responses from both fellow users and Google developers, as I am eager to understand the situation better.

Addition: It Is free on specific quota in the Gemini App…

Daily update: Is there any news about this?

Still waiting for a Google dev to answer.

Hi @Arcadia_Domus,
Welcome to the AI forum! Thanks for reporting this issue.
Please note that Nano Banana 3 Pro is available only for Paid users. You can use Nano Banana which is available for all users in free tier.
Also, the Gemini App uses a different backend, so its specific free quotas are managed separately.