--- title: "gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.md" --- # gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/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-image-preview gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview is an image generation model from Google Gemini, one of 8 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 14 out of 59 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 71% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview supports vision, web search, prompt caching — one of only 3 image generation models with this combination. Its 66K-token context window is in the top 34% among image generation models. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Image Generation Mode.** - **65,536 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$3.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview supports: Vision, Web Search, Prompt Caching, System Messages. ## gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview Pricing Overview At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview ranks 14 out of 59 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 71% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview is one of 8 Google Gemini image generation models, one of only 3 image generation models combining prompt caching, vision, web search. its 66K-token context window places it in the top 34% of image generation models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-3.1-flash-image | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-2.5-flash-image | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image | Vertex AI | $0.25 | $1.50 | | system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-image | Databricks | $0.63 | $3.75 | - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-image](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-flash-image.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-image](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-image.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.md) - [Compare system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-image](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/databricks/system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-image.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview cheaper than gemini-3.1-flash-image? No. gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.1-flash-image costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.1-flash-image 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview pricing compare to the average image generation model? gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 14 out of 59 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 71% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $8.00. ### What makes gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 8 image generation models, gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview ranks 3 by input cost. It is the most affordable Google Gemini model with web search support. Its combination of prompt caching, vision, web search is shared by only 2 other image generation models. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview? The most comparable image generation models to gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview are: gemini-3.1-flash-image from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-image from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image from Vertex AI ($0.25/1M 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-3.1-flash-image-preview the cheapest image generation model with web search? Yes. At $0.50 per 1M input tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview is the most affordable image generation model that supports web search. This makes it a strong option for web search-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How do I calculate gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview costs? gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview 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. 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