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title: "gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 - Model Details & Comparison

> gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 from OpenRouter: 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-pro-preview-05-06

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1939 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 27% of models in this category. gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 7% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,535 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,535 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Audio Input, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 Pricing Overview

At $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 ranks 1939 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 27% of models in this category.

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, 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-pro-preview-05-06 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-pro | Vertex AI | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| gemini-3.5-flash | Vertex AI | $1.50 | $9.00 |
| gemini-3.6-flash | Vertex AI | $1.50 | $7.50 |
| gemini-2.5-pro | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| gemini-3.5-flash | Google Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 |

- [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-pro.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.6-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.6-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-pro.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.5-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 cheaper than gemini-2.5-pro?

No. gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-pro 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 input pricing is $1.25 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1939 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 27% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 ranks 257 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 are: gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.6-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Google Gemini ($1.25/1M 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-2.5-pro-preview-05-06's context window?

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 173 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 costs?

gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06 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 $1.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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)

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