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gemini-3.1-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Perplexity

Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Perplexity for your AI applications

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gemini-3.1-flash-lite Cost Calculator

Mode: Responses

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.001500
Total Cost$0.001750

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000150 per token
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About gemini-3.1-flash-lite

gemini-3.1-flash-lite is a responses model from Perplexity, one of 42 responses models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 12 out of 115 responses models by cost and cheaper than 89% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports function calling, web search.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.50 per 1M tokens

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

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Web Search - Access real-time web information

How gemini-3.1-flash-lite Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 12 out of 115 responses models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.00 for responses models, and is cheaper than 89% of models in this category.

gemini-3.1-flash-lite is one of 42 Perplexity responses models, with support for function calling, web search.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
gpt-5.1-codex-miniOpenAI$0.25$2.000%
openai.gpt-5.6-lunaBedrock Mantle$0.22$1.32-12%
gpt-5.1-codex-miniAzure$0.28$2.20+10%

Alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite

Similar responses models from other providers

OpenAI
gpt-5.1-codex-mini
$0.25/1M input
0% vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
Bedrock Mantle
openai.gpt-5.6-luna
$0.22/1M input
-12% vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
Azure
gpt-5.1-codex-mini
$0.28/1M input
+10% vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
Azure
gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13
$0.25/1M input
0% vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
Azure
gpt-5.4-pro
$30.00/1M input
+11900% vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-3.1-flash-lite cheaper than gpt-5.1-codex-mini?

No. gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.1-codex-mini costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.1-codex-mini 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.1-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gemini-3.1-flash-lite input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 87% below the median of $2.00 for responses models. It ranks 12 out of 115 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 89% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $13.20.

What makes gemini-3.1-flash-lite different from other Perplexity models?

Among Perplexity's 42 responses models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 7 by input cost.

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

The most comparable responses models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite are: gpt-5.1-codex-mini from OpenAI ($0.25/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.6-luna from Bedrock Mantle ($0.22/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13 from Azure ($0.25/1M 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 do I check if Perplexity is down?

You can monitor Perplexity service health in real time on the Bifrost Perplexity 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-3.1-flash-lite costs?

gemini-3.1-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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50.