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title: "gemini-2.0-flash Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-2.0-flash Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.0-flash

gemini-2.0-flash is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 113 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 305 out of 2911 chat models by cost and cheaper than 86% of models in this category. gemini-2.0-flash supports vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 3 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.

- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

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

## Model Capabilities

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

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.0-flash ranks 305 out of 2911 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 86% of models in this category.

gemini-2.0-flash is one of 113 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 3 chat models combining audio input, 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | +50% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| muse-spark-1.2-contributor | Meta | $0.10 | $0.20 | 0% |

## More from Vertex AI

- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)
- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [mistral-small-2503 ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/mistral-small-2503.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

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

Yes. gemini-2.0-flash costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.0-flash's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 50% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

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

gemini-2.0-flash input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 82% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 305 out of 2911 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 86% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

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

Among Vertex AI's 113 chat models, gemini-2.0-flash ranks 8 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 2 other chat models.

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

The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.0-flash are: gemini-2.0-flash from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M 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-2.0-flash's context window?

gemini-2.0-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 83 of 2712). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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

gemini-2.0-flash 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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

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