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title: "gemini-2.0-flash-001 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-2.0-flash-001 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.0-flash-001

gemini-2.0-flash-001 is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 116 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 625 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. gemini-2.0-flash-001 supports vision, function calling, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 6 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 10% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Vertex AI pricing for gemini-2.0-flash-001.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gemini-2.0-flash-001 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Audio Output, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.0-flash-001 ranks 625 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 78% of models in this category.

gemini-2.0-flash-001 is one of 116 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 10% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-2.0-flash-001 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gpt-4o-mini-search-preview | OpenAI | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.08 | $0.30 | -50% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 | Google Gemini | $0.08 | $0.30 | -50% |

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## Related Resources

- [gemini-2.0-flash-001 specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-001.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-2.0-flash-001 cheaper than gemini-2.0-flash?

Yes. gemini-2.0-flash-001 costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.0-flash's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 0% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gemini-2.0-flash-001 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-2.0-flash-001 input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 625 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gemini-2.0-flash-001 different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 116 chat models, gemini-2.0-flash-001 ranks 13 by input cost. Its combination of audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 5 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.0-flash-001?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.0-flash-001 are: gemini-2.0-flash from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-search-preview from OpenAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.08/1M 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-2.0-flash-001's context window?

gemini-2.0-flash-001 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 99 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate gemini-2.0-flash-001 costs?

gemini-2.0-flash-001 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.

## Related Resources

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- [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)
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