Yandex has canceled the payment for using the advanced YandexGPT 5 Pro language model in the Chat with Alice service. The decision is related to the strategic course to expand the user base and strengthen competitive positions against the background of rapid growth of interest in generative artificial intelligence. Users can now work with text, files, and images without paying the subscription fee that was previously 100 rubles per month.
YandexGPT 5 Pro is a multi-functional language model designed for generating texts of various formats and styles, performing complex logical operations, as well as creating images and interacting with documents. Support for Russian and English makes the system universal for a wide audience. The tool is already integrated into web interfaces and can process files in PDF, TXT, DOC, and DOCX formats.
One of the key innovations was free access to the" reasoning mode " — a component designed to solve problems with increased cognitive complexity. Users also got the opportunity to create images based on the improved visual model of YandexART 2.5.
The company is considering flexible monetization models for the service in the future, including subscription plans and advertising integration. At the same time, the paid version of YandexGPT 5 Pro is also preserved, which includes premium features: personalized user interaction, an interactive English language simulator, an intelligent camera, and priority access to the company's most productive neural networks even under high load.
Against the background of increasing competition in the segment of generative models, free access is becoming a necessary step. Analysts note that it is the openness and availability of resources that determine the success of products in an emerging market. An example is Chinese platforms that offer high-quality models with open access, without barriers to entry for the user.
At the same time, Yandex continues to develop its B2B business. The company has opened up access to open source visual-generative models, including DeepSeek VL2 Tiny and Gemma3 27B. These tools are already integrated into Yandex Cloud AI Studio and allow businesses to automatically process images, extract data from documents, and generate product descriptions. The system supports batch sending of requests, which significantly speeds up the processing of large amounts of information.
The expansion of Chat with Alice's capabilities towards free access demonstrates the company's intention to play an active role in the market of AI solutions for both private users and corporate clients.
