--- title: "gemini-3.6-flash:batch Cost Calculator - OpenRouter" description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.6-flash:batch from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.38 and output $1.88 per 1M tokens." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.6-flash-batch" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.6-flash-batch.md" --- # gemini-3.6-flash:batch Cost Calculator - OpenRouter > Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.6-flash:batch from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.38 and output $1.88 per 1M tokens. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-3.6-flash:batch gemini-3.6-flash:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 439 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.38 per 1M input tokens and $1.88 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1242 out of 2912 chat models by cost and cheaper than 57% of models in this category. gemini-3.6-flash:batch supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 9% among chat models. ## Pricing Published OpenRouter pricing for gemini-3.6-flash:batch. - **$0.38 / 1M tokens Input.** - **$1.88 / 1M tokens Output.** - **$0.0000 / image Output Image.** ## Technical Specifications - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** ## Model Capabilities gemini-3.6-flash:batch supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Audio Input, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## How Pricing Compares At $0.38 per 1M input tokens and $1.88 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.6-flash:batch ranks 1242 out of 2912 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 57% of models in this category. gemini-3.6-flash:batch is one of 439 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 9% of chat models. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-3.6-flash:batch | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | -12% | | eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | -12% | | us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 | -12% | | gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.30 | $2.50 | -20% | | MiniMax-M3 | Wafer | $0.33 | $1.32 | -12% | ## More from OpenRouter - [gemini-3.7-flash ($0.38/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.7-flash.md) - [gemini-flash-latest ($0.38/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-flash-latest.md) - [gpt-5.4-mini:batch ($0.38/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.4-mini-batch.md) - [mai-transcribe-1.5 ($0.36/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/mai-transcribe-1.5.md) ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.6-flash:batch cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? No. gemini-3.6-flash:batch costs $0.38 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 12% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.6-flash:batch may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-3.6-flash:batch pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-3.6-flash:batch input pricing is $0.38 per 1M tokens, which is 32% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1242 out of 2912 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 57% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.88 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes gemini-3.6-flash:batch different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 439 chat models, gemini-3.6-flash:batch ranks 179 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.6-flash:batch? The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.6-flash:batch are: 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); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M 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-3.6-flash:batch's context window? gemini-3.6-flash:batch supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 186 of 2714). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate gemini-3.6-flash:batch costs? gemini-3.6-flash:batch 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 $0.38 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.88. ## Related Resources - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.6-flash-batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.6-flash-batch) for AI/LLM consumption.*