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title: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Google Gemini"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-2.5-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.5-flash-lite

gemini-2.5-flash-lite is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 39 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 359 out of 3254 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 10% among chat models.

## Pricing

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

- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,535 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,535 Max Tokens.**

## Model 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.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-lite ranks 359 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 85% of models in this category.

gemini-2.5-flash-lite is one of 39 Google Gemini 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 10% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-2.5-flash-lite |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| muse-spark-1.2-contributor | Meta | $0.10 | $0.20 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |

## More from Google Gemini

- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 ($0.10/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)
- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 ($0.10/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [gemini-2.0-flash-lite ($0.08/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)
- [gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 ($0.08/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001.md)

## Related Resources

- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.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-lite cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 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 81% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 359 out of 3254 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 $1.50.

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

Among Google Gemini's 39 chat models, gemini-2.5-flash-lite ranks 3 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: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); muse-spark-1.2-contributor from Meta ($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 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 122 of 3025). 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

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

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