--- title: "gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.1-flash-lite-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-lite-preview" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md" --- # gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.1-flash-lite-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/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-preview gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 27 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1208 out of 3693 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 12% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Audio Input, Video Input, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview Pricing Overview At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview ranks 1208 out of 3693 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview is one of 27 Google Gemini chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 12% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-flash | OpenRouter | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | OpenRouter | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite | OpenRouter | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Vertex AI | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.25 | $1.50 | - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash? Yes. gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.5-flash's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 58% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1208 out of 3693 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 $1.75. ### What makes gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 27 chat models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview ranks 2 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview? The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview are: gemini-2.5-flash from OpenRouter ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from OpenRouter ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from OpenRouter ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview 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. ### How large is gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview's context window? gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 12% of chat models by context window size (rank 161 of 3666). 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-preview costs? gemini-3.1-flash-lite-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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50. ## Related Resources - [Google Gemini models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/gemini.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/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview) for AI/LLM consumption.*