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Does Gemini Have Open Source?

By ToolVS Research Team · Last checked April 1, 2026

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Gemini itself is proprietary, but Google has released Gemma — an open-source model family inspired by Gemini technology.

What We Found

We checked this in April 2026 and here's what we found — The flagship Gemini models (Pro, Ultra) are proprietary. However, Google released Gemma and Gemma 2 as open-source model families built with similar technology. Gemma models are available for download and local deployment under permissive licenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gemini have open source on mobile?
Gemini has limited open source support, and on mobile the experience may be even more restricted. We recommend checking their mobile app directly for current availability.
Is open source available on Gemini's free plan?
Gemini has limited open source support, and availability may depend on your plan tier. Free plans typically have more restrictions. Review their pricing page for details.
What are the best alternatives to Gemini for open source?
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About this check: We verify feature availability by reviewing official documentation, testing the product directly, and monitoring changelog updates. Information was last verified on April 1, 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since our last check.Our methodology →