Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite pricing & benchmarks
Released Jul 21, 2026 · served by 2 providers · ranked #42 by intelligence in our index
What Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is a high-efficiency model from Google with upgraded agentic capabilities. It is suited for subagents that execute focused tasks within complex, multi-agent workflows.
- Model ID:
google/gemini-3.5-flash-lite - Modality: text+image+file+audio+video->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google AI Studiocheapest | $0.540 | $4.50 | 1.0M | — | 99.9% | — |
| $0.540 | $4.50 | 1.0M | — | 99.8% | — |
Cheaper models in the same class
Models scoring within 4 points of Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite on the Intelligence Index, but with a lower output price.
FAQ
How much does the Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite API cost?
$0.300 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $1.05.
Is Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $0.300 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Google AI Studio at $0.540 input / $4.50 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
No. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.