--- title: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md" --- # gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## 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://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 34 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 413 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% 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 7% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Tokens.** - **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## 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. ## gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 Pricing Overview At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 ranks 413 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 is one of 34 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 7% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite | OpenRouter | $0.10 | $0.40 | - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md) - [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.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-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 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 413 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 34 chat models, gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 ranks 6 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 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); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($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 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 114 of 2653). 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. ## Related Resources - [Google Gemini models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/gemini.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/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/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17) for AI/LLM consumption.*