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title: "gemini-2.5-flash-image Cost Calculator - Google Gemini"
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# gemini-2.5-flash-image Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-image from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.30 and output $2.50 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.5-flash-image

gemini-2.5-flash-image is an image generation model from Google Gemini, one of 8 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 5 out of 38 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-image supports vision, function calling, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 2 image generation models with this combination. It accepts up to 33K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Google Gemini pricing for gemini-2.5-flash-image.

- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output.**
- **$0.04 / image Output Image.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Image Generation Mode.**
- **32,768 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gemini-2.5-flash-image supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-image ranks 5 out of 38 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 84% of models in this category.

gemini-2.5-flash-image is one of 8 Google Gemini image generation models, one of only 2 image generation models combining function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-2.5-flash-image |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-image | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | +67% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | +67% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image | Vertex AI | $0.25 | $1.50 | -17% |
| gemini-3-pro-image | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | +567% |

## More from Google Gemini

- [gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ($0.25/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.md)
- [gemini-3.1-flash-image ($0.50/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-image.md)
- [gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview ($0.50/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.md)
- [gemini-3-pro-image ($2.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3-pro-image.md)

## Related Resources

- [gemini-2.5-flash-image specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-image.md)
- [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-2.5-flash-image cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-image?

No. gemini-2.5-flash-image costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-image costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-image 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.5-flash-image may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemini-2.5-flash-image pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gemini-2.5-flash-image input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 85% below the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 5 out of 38 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.

### What makes gemini-2.5-flash-image different from other Google Gemini models?

Among Google Gemini's 8 image generation models, gemini-2.5-flash-image ranks 2 by input cost. It is the most affordable Google Gemini model with function calling and web search support. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 1 other image generation model.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.5-flash-image?

The most comparable image generation models to gemini-2.5-flash-image are: gemini-2.5-flash-image from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); 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-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-2.5-flash-image the cheapest image generation model with function calling?

Yes. At $0.30 per 1M input tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-image is the most affordable image generation model that supports function calling. This makes it a strong option for function calling-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.

### How do I calculate gemini-2.5-flash-image costs?

gemini-2.5-flash-image 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.

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