Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Vertex AI for your AI applications
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Mode: Chat
Max: 1,048,576 tokens
Max: 8,192 tokens
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gemini-2.0-flash-lite is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 104 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 173 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 92% of models in this category. gemini-2.0-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 6 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 6% among chat models.
Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.
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 8,192 tokens.
At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.0-flash-lite ranks 173 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 92% of models in this category.
gemini-2.0-flash-lite is one of 104 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 6% of chat models.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gemini-2.0-flash-lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.07 | $0.30 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 | Google Gemini | $0.08 | $0.30 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | +33% |
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No. gemini-2.0-flash-lite costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.0-flash-lite costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.0-flash-lite 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.0-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gemini-2.0-flash-lite input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 86% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 173 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 92% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.
Among Vertex AI's 104 chat models, gemini-2.0-flash-lite ranks 5 by input cost. It is the most affordable Vertex AI model with audio output support. Its combination of audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 5 other chat models.
The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.0-flash-lite are: gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 from Google Gemini ($0.08/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M 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.
Yes. At $0.07 per 1M input tokens, gemini-2.0-flash-lite is the most affordable chat model that supports audio output. This makes it a strong option for audio output-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.
gemini-2.0-flash-lite supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 6% of chat models by context window size (rank 52 of 2159). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.
gemini-2.0-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 $0.07 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.
