Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image from Vertex AI for your AI applications
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gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is an image generation model from Vertex AI, one of 7 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 4 out of 37 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 89% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image supports vision, prompt caching — one of only 2 image generation models with this combination. It accepts up to 66K 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 65,536 input tokens. The maximum output length is 4,096 tokens.
At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ranks 4 out of 37 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 89% of models in this category.
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is one of 7 Vertex AI image generation models, one of only 2 image generation models combining prompt caching, vision.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-2.5-flash-image | Google Gemini | $0.30 | $2.50 | +20% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | +100% |
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Yes. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.5-flash-image's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are image generation models and share support for vision, function calling, web search, prompt caching, structured output.
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 87% below the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 4 out of 37 image generation 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 $10.00.
Among Vertex AI's 7 image generation models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable Vertex AI model with prompt caching support. Its combination of prompt caching, vision is shared by only 1 other image generation model.
The most comparable image generation models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image are: gemini-2.5-flash-image from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M 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 $0.25 per 1M input tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is the most affordable image generation model that supports prompt caching. This makes it a strong option for prompt caching-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image is priced based on input and output tokens, images. 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.