tokevenGemini · Fast / Budget · 1,000K context window
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing for categorization
$0.000425 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.
Per call
$0.000425
10K calls/mo
$4.25
Cache savings
75% off input
Batch savings
50% off all
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Quick start
Call Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite with the Google Generative AI SDK:
import google.generativeai as genai
model = genai.GenerativeModel("gemini-3.5-flash-lite")
response = model.generate_content("Your prompt here")
# Cost: ~$0.000425 per call at standard rates
# Input: $0.25/MTok
# Output: $1.50/MTokHow Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite compares on cost
Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on categorization benchmarks. Hover for details.
Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3 Flash at $0.000850/call (-100% less, 88/100 quality).
Complete Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing breakdown
Standard token rates
| Direction | $/MTok | Tokens per call |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.25 | 800 |
| Output | $1.50 | 150 |
Prompt caching: 75% off input tokens
Caching drops input cost from $0.25 to $0.06/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.000150 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 volume | Cost per call | Standard monthly | Cached monthly | You save with caching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 calls | $0.000425 | $4.25 | $2.75 | $1.5 |
| 50,000 calls | $0.000425 | $21.25 | $13.75 | $7.5 |
| 100,000 calls | $0.000425 | $42.5 | $27.5 | $15 |
| 500,000 calls | $0.000425 | $212.5 | $137.5 | $75 |
| 1,000,000 calls | $0.000425 | $425 | $275 | $150 |
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite quality benchmarks for categorization
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is a solid pick for categorization
Scores 85/100 (rank #4 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 3.5 Flash-Lite scores by task type. Categorization highlighted.
| Task type | Confidence score | Rank out of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Classification(current page) | 85/100 | #4 |
| Extraction | 83/100 | #5 |
| Summarization | 79/100 | #6 |
| Q&A | 78/100 | #6 |
| Code Generation | 55/100 | #8 |
| Code Review | 52/100 | #8 |
| Reasoning | 50/100 | #8 |
| Creative Writing | 45/100 | #9 |
Alternative models for categorization
13 models score 80+ on categorization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (-100% less, 88/100 quality).
| Model | Provider | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Quality | Per call | vs Gemini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash | Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | 88/100 | $0.000850 | 100% more |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Claude | $1.00 | $5.00 | 90/100 | $0.001550 | 265% more |
| GPT 5.6 Luna | GPT | $1.00 | $6.00 | 91/100 | $0.001700 | 300% more |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 | 92/100 | $0.002550 | 500% more |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude | $2.00 | $10.00 | 86/100 | $0.003100 | 629% more |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 86/100 | $0.003400 | 700% more |
| GPT 5.4 | GPT | $2.50 | $15.00 | 88/100 | $0.004250 | 900% more |
| GPT 5.6 Terra | GPT | $2.50 | $15.00 | 89/100 | $0.004250 | 900% more |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Claude | $3.00 | $15.00 | 84/100 | $0.004650 | 994% more |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Claude | $5.00 | $25.00 | 80/100 | $0.007750 | 1724% more |
| GPT 5.5 | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 85/100 | $0.008500 | 1900% more |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 86/100 | $0.008500 | 1900% more |
| Claude Fable 5 | Claude | $10.00 | $50.00 | 82/100 | $0.0155 | 3547% more |
About Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
Provider
Gemini
Tier
Fast / Budget
Context
1,000K tokens
Released
Jun 2026
Other models from Gemini
| Model | Tier | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | Mid-tier | $2.00 | $12.00 | 1,000K |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | Fast / Budget | $1.50 | $9.00 | 1,000K |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Fast / Budget | $0.50 | $3.00 | 1,000K |
You can compare Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite 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.
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing for other use cases
See how Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite costs change across different workload types.
Code Generation
$0.006500/call
Unit Test Generation
$0.008250/call
SQL Generation
$0.001875/call
API Generation
$0.009750/call
Code Refactoring
$0.007000/call
Code Review
$0.004250/call
PR Review
$0.006500/call
Security Review
$0.005250/call
Bug Detection
$0.004250/call
Document Summarization
$0.004000/call
PDF Summarization
$0.006000/call
Meeting Notes
$0.005000/call
Email Summarization
$0.001500/call
Chatbot
$0.002000/call
RAG Pipeline
$0.003750/call
Customer Support Bot
$0.002250/call
FAQ Bot
$0.001575/call
Data Extraction
$0.002500/call
JSON Extraction
$0.001950/call
Invoice Parsing
$0.001400/call
Resume Parsing
$0.001825/call
Chain of Thought
$0.008250/call
Legal Analysis
$0.008500/call
Math Reasoning
$0.004875/call
Financial Analysis
$0.008000/call
Content Moderation
$0.000275/call
Sentiment Analysis
$0.000275/call
Intent Detection
$0.000225/call
Copywriting
$0.003125/call
Blog Writing
$0.0123/call
Marketing Copy
$0.004700/call
Product Descriptions
$0.002375/call
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite cost for categorization per API call?
$0.000425 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.
Is Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite the best model for categorization?
Scores 85/100, rank #4 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash at 92/100.
What is the cheapest model for categorization with good quality?
Gemini 3 Flash scores 88/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is -100% less than Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite per call.
How can I reduce my Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite costs for categorization?
Three strategies: prompt caching (75% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.000425 drops to about $0.000053 per call.
How does Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing compare to other Gemini models?
Gemini also offers: Gemini 3.1 Pro at $2.00/$12.00, Gemini 3.5 Flash at $1.50/$9.00, Gemini 3 Flash at $0.50/$3.00.
What context window does Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite support?
1,000K tokens total. Typical categorization calls use 800 plus 150 tokens, well within limits.
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