--- title: "gemini-3-flash-preview - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3-flash-preview from OpenRouter: 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/openrouter/gemini-3-flash-preview" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3-flash-preview.md" --- # gemini-3-flash-preview - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3-flash-preview 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-3-flash-preview gemini-3-flash-preview is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1304 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gemini-3-flash-preview supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, 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.** - **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$3.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3-flash-preview supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Audio Input, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-3-flash-preview Pricing Overview At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3-flash-preview ranks 1304 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gemini-3-flash-preview is one of 357 OpenRouter 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 7% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3-flash-preview with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | | kimi-k2.5 | Moonshot | $0.60 | $3.00 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) - [Compare kimi-k2.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/moonshot/kimi-k2.5.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3-flash-preview costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3-flash-preview.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-3-flash-preview cheaper than gemini-3-flash-preview? No. gemini-3-flash-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-flash-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-flash-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3-flash-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-3-flash-preview pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-3-flash-preview input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1304 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes gemini-3-flash-preview different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gemini-3-flash-preview ranks 172 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3-flash-preview? The most comparable chat models to gemini-3-flash-preview are: gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.5 from Moonshot ($0.60/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview 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-flash-preview's context window? gemini-3-flash-preview supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 140 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-3-flash-preview costs? gemini-3-flash-preview 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 $0.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.00. ## 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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3-flash-preview) for AI/LLM consumption.*