Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-image from Vertex AI for your AI applications
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gemini-2.5-flash-image is an image generation model from Vertex AI, one of 4 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 5 out of 29 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 83% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-image supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 2 image generation models with this combination. It accepts up to 33K input tokens.
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 32,768 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.
At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-image ranks 5 out of 29 image generation models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 83% of models in this category.
gemini-2.5-flash-image is one of 4 Vertex AI image generation models, one of only 2 image generation models combining function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gemini-2.5-flash-image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-2.5-flash-image | Google Gemini | $0.30 | $2.50 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | -17% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | +67% |
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No. gemini-2.5-flash-image costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-image costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-image 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.5-flash-image may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gemini-2.5-flash-image input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 85% below the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 5 out of 29 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 83% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.
Among Vertex AI's 4 image generation models, gemini-2.5-flash-image ranks 1 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision is shared by only 1 other image generation model.
The most comparable image generation models to gemini-2.5-flash-image are: gemini-2.5-flash-image from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M 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.
gemini-2.5-flash-image 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.
