--- title: "gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio from Google Vertex AI: 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/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio.md" --- # gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio from Google Vertex AI: 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://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio is a realtime model from Vertex AI, one of 2 realtime models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3 out of 32 realtime models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio supports vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 4 realtime models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 10% among realtime models. ## Specifications - **Google Vertex AI Provider.** - **Realtime Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,535 Max Tokens.** - **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Audio Input, Audio Output, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio Pricing Overview At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio ranks 3 out of 32 realtime models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.33 for realtime models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category. gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio is one of 2 Vertex AI realtime models, one of only 4 realtime models combining audio input, audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 10% of realtime models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $2.00 | | gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-realtime-mini | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview | OpenAI | $0.60 | $2.40 | - [Compare gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17.md) - [Compare gpt-realtime-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio cheaper than gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025? No. gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio pricing compare to the average realtime model? gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 79% below the median of $2.33 for realtime models. It ranks 3 out of 32 realtime models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $9.38. ### What makes gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 2 realtime models, gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable Vertex AI model with vision and function calling and web search and prompt caching and structured output support. Its combination of audio input, audio output, function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 3 other realtime models. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio? The most comparable realtime models to gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio are: gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-realtime-mini from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 from Azure ($0.60/1M 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. ### Is gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio the cheapest realtime model with vision? Yes. At $0.50 per 1M input tokens, gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio is the most affordable realtime model that supports vision. This makes it a strong option for vision-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How large is gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio's context window? gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of realtime models by context window size (rank 1 of 31). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio costs? gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio 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 $2.00. ## Related Resources - [Google Vertex AI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.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://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/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/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio) for AI/LLM consumption.*