--- title: "gemini-exp-1206 Cost Calculator - Google Gemini" description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-exp-1206 from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.30 and output $2.50 per 1M tokens." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-exp-1206" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-exp-1206.md" --- # gemini-exp-1206 Cost Calculator - Google Gemini > Calculate the cost of using gemini-exp-1206 from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.30 and output $2.50 per 1M tokens. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/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-exp-1206 gemini-exp-1206 is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 39 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1205 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 60% of models in this category. gemini-exp-1206 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-exp-1206. - **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input.** - **$2.50 / 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-exp-1206 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## How Pricing Compares At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-exp-1206 ranks 1205 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. gemini-exp-1206 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-exp-1206 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-flash | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | 0% | | gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | 0% | | gpt-5-mini | OpenAI | $0.25 | $2.00 | -17% | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | OpenAI | $0.25 | $2.00 | -17% | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | OpenRouter | $0.25 | $1.50 | -17% | ## More from Google Gemini - [gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview ($0.30/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview.md) - [gemini-2.5-flash ($0.30/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.5-flash.md) - [gemini-flash-lite-latest ($0.30/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-flash-lite-latest.md) - [gemini-3.5-flash-lite ($0.30/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.5-flash-lite.md) ## Related Resources - [gemini-exp-1206 specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-exp-1206.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-exp-1206 cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash? No. gemini-exp-1206 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-exp-1206 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-exp-1206 pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-exp-1206 input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 42% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1205 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 60% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes gemini-exp-1206 different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 39 chat models, gemini-exp-1206 ranks 14 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-exp-1206? The most comparable chat models to gemini-exp-1206 are: gemini-2.5-flash from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from OpenAI ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from OpenAI ($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. ### How large is gemini-exp-1206's context window? gemini-exp-1206 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 141 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-exp-1206 costs? gemini-exp-1206 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. ## Related Resources - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-exp-1206](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-exp-1206) for AI/LLM consumption.*