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gemini-3.5-flash Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.5-flash from Google Gemini for your AI applications

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gemini-3.5-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 65,536 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001500
Output Cost$0.009000
Total Cost$0.010500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000150 per token
Output: $0.00000900 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning
Web Search
Audio Input

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens65,536
Max Tokens65,536

About gemini-3.5-flash

gemini-3.5-flash is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 30 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $9.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1589 out of 2168 chat models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 6% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.50 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$9.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens65,536
Maximum Total Tokens65,536

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 65,536 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Web Search - Access real-time web information
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gemini-3.5-flash Pricing Compares

At $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $9.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.5-flash ranks 1589 out of 2168 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category.

gemini-3.5-flash is one of 30 Google Gemini chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 6% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.5-flash
gemini-2.5-proVertex AI$1.25$10.00-17%
gemini-3.5-flashVertex AI$1.50$9.000%
gpt-5OpenAI$1.25$10.00-17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-3.5-flash cheaper than gemini-2.5-pro?

No. gemini-3.5-flash costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-pro 17% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.5-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gemini-3.5-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-3.5-flash input pricing is $1.50 per 1M tokens, which is 173% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1589 out of 2168 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $9.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes gemini-3.5-flash different from other Google Gemini models?

Among Google Gemini's 30 chat models, gemini-3.5-flash ranks 27 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.5-flash?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.5-flash are: gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gpt-5 from OpenAI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from OpenAI ($1.25/1M 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-3.5-flash's context window?

gemini-3.5-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 6% of chat models by context window size (rank 77 of 2093). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate gemini-3.5-flash costs?

gemini-3.5-flash 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 $1.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $9.00.