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title: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17

gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 116 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 358 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 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 Vertex AI pricing for gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.

- **$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-preview-06-17 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-preview-06-17 ranks 358 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-preview-06-17 is one of 116 Vertex AI 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-preview-06-17 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| muse-spark-1.2-contributor | Meta | $0.10 | $0.20 | 0% |
| Seed-2.0-mini | DeepInfra | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |

## More from Vertex AI

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

- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 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-preview-06-17 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 81% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 358 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-preview-06-17 different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 116 chat models, gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 ranks 11 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Google Gemini ($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-preview-06-17's context window?

gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 106 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-preview-06-17 costs?

gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 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.

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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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