Gemini · Mid-tier · 1,000K context window

Gemini 3.1 Pro pricing for categorization

$0.003400 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.

Per call

$0.003400

10K calls/mo

$34

Cache savings

75% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

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Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your categorization spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$34
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.003400
Daily cost$1
Input rate$2.00/MTok
Output rate$12.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call Gemini 3.1 Pro with the Google Generative AI SDK:

import google.generativeai as genai

model = genai.GenerativeModel("gemini-3.1-pro")
response = model.generate_content("Your prompt here")
# Cost: ~$0.003400 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.00/MTok
# Output: $12.00/MTok

How Gemini 3.1 Pro compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on categorization benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.000425/call (88% less, 85/100 quality).

Complete Gemini 3.1 Pro pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.00800
Output$12.00150

Prompt caching: 75% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.00 to $0.50/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.001200 per call.

Batch API: 50% off all tokens

Submit requests asynchronously and receive 50% off all token costs. This works best for offline pipelines where latency requirements are flexible.

Monthly cost projections

Monthly volumeCost per callStandard monthlyCached monthlyYou save with caching
10,000 calls$0.003400$34$22$12
50,000 calls$0.003400$170$110$60
100,000 calls$0.003400$340$220$120
500,000 calls$0.003400$1,700$1,100$600
1,000,000 calls$0.003400$3,400$2,200$1,200

Gemini 3.1 Pro quality benchmarks for categorization

Gemini 3.1 Pro is a solid pick for categorization

Scores 86/100 (rank #3 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for categorization.

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.002550/call

Performance across all task types

Gemini 3.1 Pro scores by task type. Categorization highlighted.

Reasoning90Summarization87Q&A87Code Generation86Classification *86Extraction85Code Review84Creative Writing84
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Reasoning90/100#4
Summarization87/100#4
Q&A87/100#4
Code Generation86/100#5
Classification(current page)86/100#3
Extraction85/100#4
Code Review84/100#4
Creative Writing84/100#4

Alternative models for categorization

13 models score 80+ on categorization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (88% less, 85/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs Gemini
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.25$1.5085/100$0.00042588% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00085075% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00155054% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0091/100$0.00170050% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00255025% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.0031009% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0088/100$0.00425025% more
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0089/100$0.00425025% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.00465037% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.007750128% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0085/100$0.008500150% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0086/100$0.008500150% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0082/100$0.0155356% more

About Gemini 3.1 Pro

Provider

Gemini

Tier

Mid-tier

Context

1,000K tokens

Released

Apr 2026

Other models from Gemini

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
Gemini 3.5 FlashFast / Budget$1.50$9.001,000K
Gemini 3 FlashFast / Budget$0.50$3.001,000K
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteFast / Budget$0.25$1.501,000K

You can compare Gemini 3.1 Pro head-to-head against any other model on our model comparison pages, or track how pricing has changed over time on the pricing history tracker.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Gemini 3.1 Pro cost for categorization per API call?

$0.003400 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.

Is Gemini 3.1 Pro the best model for categorization?

Scores 86/100, rank #3 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for categorization with good quality?

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite scores 85/100 quality at $0.25/$1.50 per MTok. That is 88% less than Gemini 3.1 Pro per call.

How can I reduce my Gemini 3.1 Pro costs for categorization?

Three strategies: prompt caching (75% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.003400 drops to about $0.000425 per call.

How does Gemini 3.1 Pro pricing compare to other Gemini models?

Gemini also offers: Gemini 3.5 Flash at $1.50/$9.00, Gemini 3 Flash at $0.50/$3.00, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.25/$1.50.

What context window does Gemini 3.1 Pro support?

1,000K tokens total. Typical categorization calls use 800 plus 150 tokens, well within limits.

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