--- title: "gemini-2.5-pro - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-2.5-pro from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-pro" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-pro.md" --- # gemini-2.5-pro - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-2.5-pro from OpenRouter: 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-2.5-pro gemini-2.5-pro is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 444 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2062 out of 2924 chat models by cost and cheaper than 28% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-pro supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, audio output, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 3 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 8% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$1.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-2.5-pro supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Audio Input, Audio Output, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-2.5-pro Pricing Overview At $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-pro ranks 2062 out of 2924 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 28% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-pro is one of 444 OpenRouter chat models, one of only 3 chat models combining audio input, audio output, function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, vision. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 8% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-2.5-pro with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-pro | Vertex AI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gemini-3.5-flash | Vertex AI | $1.50 | $9.00 | | gemini-2.5-pro | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gemini-3.5-flash | Google Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 | | gemini-pro-latest | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 | - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-pro-latest](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-pro-latest.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-2.5-pro costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-2.5-pro cheaper than gemini-2.5-pro? No. gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-pro 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.5-pro may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-2.5-pro pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-2.5-pro input pricing is $1.25 per 1M tokens, which is 127% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 2062 out of 2924 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 28% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes gemini-2.5-pro different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 444 chat models, gemini-2.5-pro ranks 299 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, audio output, function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, vision is shared by only 2 other chat models. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.5-pro? The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.5-pro are: gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Google Gemini ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Google Gemini ($1.50/1M 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. ### How large is gemini-2.5-pro's context window? gemini-2.5-pro supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 8% of chat models by context window size (rank 146 of 2895). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate gemini-2.5-pro costs? gemini-2.5-pro 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 $1.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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/openrouter/gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-pro) for AI/LLM consumption.*