Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is a high-efficiency model from Google with upgraded agentic capabilities.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $2.50
- Context
- 1.05M
- Max output
- 66K
- Intelligence
- 22.2
- Released
- Jul 2026
Pricing
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.30 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $2.50 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.03 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | $0.08 |
| Web searchPer request | $0.014 |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$1.85
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$19
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$50
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
22.2
Coding index
49.3
Agentic index
14.3
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1.05M tokens
- Max output
- 66K tokens
- Input types
- Audio, File, Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- High, Medium, Low, Minimal
- Release date
- July 21, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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Alternatives
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
DeepSeek
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite cost?
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $1.85 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite accepts up to 1.05M tokens of input and can write up to 66K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: higher intelligence score.
Can I use Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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