--- title: "gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 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-preview-native-audio-09-2025" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025.md" --- # gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 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://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-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 is a realtime model from Vertex AI. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1 out of 28 realtime models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 supports vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 3 realtime models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 7% 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.** - **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 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-preview-native-audio-09-2025 Pricing Overview At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 ranks 1 out of 28 realtime models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $4.00 for realtime models, and is cheaper than 93% of models in this category. gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 is a realtime model from Vertex AI, one of only 3 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 7% of realtime models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.30 | $2.00 | | gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview | OpenAI | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 | OpenAI | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-realtime-2.1-mini | 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-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) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17.md) - [Compare gpt-realtime-2.1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025.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-preview-native-audio-09-2025 cheaper than gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025? No. gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 costs $0.30 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-preview-native-audio-09-2025 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 pricing compare to the average realtime model? gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 92% below the median of $4.00 for realtime models. It ranks 1 out of 28 realtime models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $16.00. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025? The most comparable realtime models to gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 are: gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview from OpenAI ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 from OpenAI ($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-preview-native-audio-09-2025 the cheapest realtime model with vision? Yes. At $0.30 per 1M input tokens, gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 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-preview-native-audio-09-2025's context window? gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of realtime models by context window size (rank 1 of 28). 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-preview-native-audio-09-2025 costs? gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 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 $2.00. ## 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://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/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025) for AI/LLM consumption.*