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title: "system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Databricks"
description: "Calculate the cost of using system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite from Databricks. Input costs $0.31 and output $1.88 per 1M tokens."
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# system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Databricks

> Calculate the cost of using system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite from Databricks. Input costs $0.31 and output $1.88 per 1M tokens.

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## About system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite

system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite is a chat model from Databricks, one of 108 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.31 per 1M input tokens and $1.88 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1314 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 60% of models in this category. system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, audio input, prompt caching — one of only 5 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 10% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Databricks pricing for system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite.

- **$0.31 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.88 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite supports: Function Calling, Vision, Audio Input, Prompt Caching, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.31 per 1M input tokens and $1.88 per 1M output tokens, system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite ranks 1314 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 60% of models in this category.

system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite is one of 108 Databricks chat models, one of only 5 chat models combining audio input, function calling, prompt caching, vision. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 10% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | -20% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | -20% |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.30 | $2.50 | -4% |
| gemini-2.5-flash | OpenRouter | $0.30 | $2.50 | -4% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | OpenRouter | $0.25 | $1.50 | -20% |

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- [databricks-gemini-2-5-flash ($0.37/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/databricks/model/databricks-gemini-2-5-flash.md)
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## FAQ

### Is system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite cheaper than gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview?

No. system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite costs $0.31 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview 20% more affordable for input. However, system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite pricing compare to the average chat model?

system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite input pricing is $0.31 per 1M tokens, which is 39% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1314 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 60% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.88 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite different from other Databricks models?

Among Databricks's 108 chat models, system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite ranks 25 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, function calling, prompt caching, vision is shared by only 4 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite?

The most comparable chat models to system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite are: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from OpenRouter ($0.30/1M 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 system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite's context window?

system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 297 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate system.ai.gemini-3-1-flash-lite costs?

system.ai.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 $0.31 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.88.

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