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gemini-3.1-flash-lite Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Vertex AI for your AI applications

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gemini-3.1-flash-lite Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 65,536 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.001500
Total Cost$0.001750

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000150 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning
✓Web Search
✓Audio Input

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens65,536
Max Tokens65,536

About gemini-3.1-flash-lite

gemini-3.1-flash-lite is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 124 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1249 out of 3781 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.50 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens65,536
Maximum Total Tokens65,536

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 65,536 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Web Search - Access real-time web information
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓System Messages - Configure model behavior
✓Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gemini-3.1-flash-lite Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 1249 out of 3781 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

gemini-3.1-flash-lite is one of 124 Vertex AI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.1-flash-lite
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-previewGoogle Gemini$0.25$1.500%
gemini-2.5-flashGoogle Gemini$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-flash-lite-latestGoogle Gemini$0.30$2.50+20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-3.1-flash-lite cheaper than gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview?

No. gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.1-flash-lite may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gemini-3.1-flash-lite pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-3.1-flash-lite input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 58% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1249 out of 3781 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes gemini-3.1-flash-lite different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 124 chat models, gemini-3.1-flash-lite ranks 30 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.1-flash-lite?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.1-flash-lite are: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-flash-lite-latest from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($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-3.1-flash-lite's context window?

gemini-3.1-flash-lite supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 239 of 3502). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate gemini-3.1-flash-lite costs?

gemini-3.1-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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50.