--- title: "gemini-exp-1206 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-exp-1206 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-exp-1206" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-exp-1206.md" --- # gemini-exp-1206 - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-exp-1206 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-exp-1206 gemini-exp-1206 is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 34 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1012 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 59% 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 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.** - **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-exp-1206 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-exp-1206 Pricing Overview At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-exp-1206 ranks 1012 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 59% of models in this category. gemini-exp-1206 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-exp-1206 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-flash | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gpt-5-mini | OpenAI | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | OpenAI | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | OpenRouter | $0.25 | $1.50 | - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-exp-1206 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/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 40% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1012 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 59% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes gemini-exp-1206 different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 34 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 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 128 of 2653). 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 - [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-exp-1206](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-exp-1206) for AI/LLM consumption.*