Vertex AI Agent Builder Sessions, Memory Bank, and Code Execution to Cost Starting February 11, 2026
Action Required
Users of Vertex AI Agent Builder will incur costs for utilizing Sessions, Memory Bank, and Code Execution, requiring a shift in operational planning and potentially impacting agent design.
AI Impact Summary
Starting February 11, 2026, Vertex AI Agent Builder will begin charging for its core features – Sessions, Memory Bank, and Code Execution. This represents a shift from the previous free usage model and impacts any users relying on these features for their AI agent workflows. This change requires careful monitoring of usage to understand potential cost implications and plan for adjustments to agent design or usage patterns.
Affected Systems
- Date
- 11 Feb 2026
- Change type
- pricing
- Severity
- high