Google has made its AI features in Workspace free, eliminating the previous $20 monthly fee per user. However, as AI becomes a standard part of the suite, Workspace plan prices have increased by roughly $2 per user per month. Despite the price hike, this move is aimed at eliminating cost barriers for AI adoption, making features like email summaries, automated meeting notes, and the Gemini AI bot accessible to all users. Concurrently, Microsoft is integrating its AI tools into standard subscriptions as both companies vie for dominance in AI-driven office solutions.