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gemini-3.5-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

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

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gemini-3.5-flash-lite Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 64,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00030000
Output Cost$0.002500
Total Cost$0.002800

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000003000 per token
Output: $0.00000250 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision

Limits

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

About gemini-3.5-flash-lite

gemini-3.5-flash-lite is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 34 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1063 out of 2628 chat models by cost and cheaper than 59% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.50 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

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gemini-3.5-flash-lite Pricing Compares

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.5-flash-lite ranks 1063 out of 2628 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 59% of models in this category.

gemini-3.5-flash-lite is one of 34 Google Gemini chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.5-flash-lite
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.500%
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%

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AWS Bedrock
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AWS Bedrock
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-3.5-flash-lite cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. gemini-3.5-flash-lite costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.5-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gemini-3.5-flash-lite input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 40% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1063 out of 2628 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 59% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among Google Gemini's 34 chat models, gemini-3.5-flash-lite ranks 17 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.5-flash-lite are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M 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-lite's context window?

gemini-3.5-flash-lite supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 365 of 2462). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate gemini-3.5-flash-lite costs?

gemini-3.5-flash-lite 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.