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title: "gemini-2.0-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.07 and output $0.30 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-2.0-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.07 and output $0.30 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.0-flash-lite

gemini-2.0-flash-lite is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 113 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 243 out of 2960 chat models by cost and cheaper than 91% 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 9% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Vertex AI pricing for gemini-2.0-flash-lite.

- **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gemini-2.0-flash-lite supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Audio Output, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.0-flash-lite ranks 243 out of 2960 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 91% of models in this category.

gemini-2.0-flash-lite is one of 113 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 9% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-2.0-flash-lite |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.08 | $0.30 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 | Google Gemini | $0.08 | $0.30 | 0% |
| apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.25 | -16% |
| eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.08 | $0.31 | +4% |
| gemma-4-31b-it | OpenRouter | $0.09 | $0.34 | +20% |

## More from Vertex AI

- [gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001.md)
- [gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas.md)
- [gpt-oss-20b-maas ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gpt-oss-20b-maas.md)
- [gemma-4-26b-a4b-it ($0.07/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it.md)

## Related Resources

- [gemini-2.0-flash-lite specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-2.0-flash-lite cheaper than gemini-2.0-flash-lite?

Yes. gemini-2.0-flash-lite costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.0-flash-lite's $0.08 per 1M input tokens, making it 0% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gemini-2.0-flash-lite pricing compare to the average chat model?

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 243 out of 2960 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 91% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gemini-2.0-flash-lite different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 113 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.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.0-flash-lite?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.0-flash-lite are: gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.08/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 from Google Gemini ($0.08/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.08/1M 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.

### Is gemini-2.0-flash-lite the cheapest chat model with audio output?

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.

### How large is gemini-2.0-flash-lite's context window?

gemini-2.0-flash-lite supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 85 of 2742). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate gemini-2.0-flash-lite costs?

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.

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