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gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image from Google Gemini for your AI applications

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gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image Cost Calculator

Mode: Image Generation

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Total Cost$0.00025000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens64,000
Max Tokens1,000,000

About gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image

gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is an image generation model from Google Gemini, one of 7 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 5 out of 35 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 86% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image supports vision. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 5% among image generation models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$30.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens64,000
Maximum Total Tokens1,000,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 64,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Vision - Process and understand images
System Messages - Configure model behavior

How gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ranks 5 out of 35 image generation models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 86% of models in this category.

gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is one of 7 Google Gemini image generation models, with support for vision. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 5% of image generation models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image
gemini-2.5-flash-imageVertex AI$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-3.1-flash-image-previewVertex AI$0.50$3.00+100%
gemini-3.1-flash-imageVertex AI$0.50$3.00+100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-image?

Yes. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.5-flash-image's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are image generation models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

How does gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 87% below the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 5 out of 35 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 86% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.

What makes gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image different from other Google Gemini models?

Among Google Gemini's 7 image generation models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ranks 3 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image?

The most comparable image generation models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image are: gemini-2.5-flash-image from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image's context window?

gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 5% of image generation models by context window size (rank 1 of 19). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image costs?

gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $30.00.