--- title: "gemini-3.1-flash-lite - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Deepinfra: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/gemini-3.1-flash-lite" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md" --- # gemini-3.1-flash-lite - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Deepinfra: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-3.1-flash-lite gemini-3.1-flash-lite is a chat model from DeepInfra, one of 135 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1243 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 22% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Deepinfra Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,000,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## gemini-3.1-flash-lite Pricing Overview At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 1243 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite is one of 135 DeepInfra chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 22% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 | | gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.22 | $1.32 | | gemini-2.5-flash | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | - [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra/model/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md) - [All DeepInfra pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.1-flash-lite cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? Yes. gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does gemini-3.1-flash-lite pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-3.1-flash-lite input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 56% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 1243 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65. ### What makes gemini-3.1-flash-lite different from other DeepInfra models? Among DeepInfra's 135 chat models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 64 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite? The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.22/1M 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-3.1-flash-lite's context window? gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of chat models by context window size (rank 662 of 3577). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs? gemini-3.1-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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50. ## Related Resources - [Deepinfra models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/deepinfra.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/gemini-3.1-flash-lite) for AI/LLM consumption.*