--- title: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md" --- # gemini-2.5-flash-lite - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Vertex AI: 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-2.5-flash-lite gemini-2.5-flash-lite is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 120 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 412 out of 3665 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 12% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Vertex AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Tokens.** - **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-2.5-flash-lite supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-2.5-flash-lite Pricing Overview At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-lite ranks 412 out of 3665 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-lite is one of 120 Vertex AI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, 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-2.5-flash-lite with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-6-luna | Azure | $0.10 | $0.50 | | gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.50 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gpt-6-luna | OpenAI | $0.10 | $0.50 | | muse-spark-1.2-contributor | Meta | $0.10 | $0.20 | - [Compare gpt-6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-6-luna.md) - [Compare gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md) - [Compare gpt-6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-6-luna.md) - [Compare muse-spark-1.2-contributor](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/meta/muse-spark-1.2-contributor.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-2.5-flash-lite cheaper than gpt-6-luna? No. gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-6-luna costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-6-luna 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.5-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-2.5-flash-lite pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-2.5-flash-lite input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 83% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 412 out of 3665 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.70. ### What makes gemini-2.5-flash-lite different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 120 chat models, gemini-2.5-flash-lite ranks 7 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.5-flash-lite? The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.5-flash-lite are: gpt-6-luna from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-6-luna from OpenAI ($0.10/1M 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-flash-lite's context window? gemini-2.5-flash-lite supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 12% of chat models by context window size (rank 156 of 3607). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs? gemini-2.5-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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40. ## Related Resources - [Google Vertex AI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.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/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite) for AI/LLM consumption.*