Gemini · Fast / Budget · 1,000K context window

Gemini 3.5 Flash pricing for document summarization

$0.0240 per call at 10,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0240

10K calls/mo

$240

Cache savings

75% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

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

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$240
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.024
Daily cost$8
Input rate$1.50/MTok
Output rate$9.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call Gemini 3.5 Flash with the Google Generative AI SDK:

import google.generativeai as genai

model = genai.GenerativeModel("gemini-3.5-flash")
response = model.generate_content("Your prompt here")
# Cost: ~$0.0240 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $1.50/MTok
# Output: $9.00/MTok

How Gemini 3.5 Flash compares on cost

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

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3 Flash at $0.008000/call (67% less, 83/100 quality).

Complete Gemini 3.5 Flash pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$1.5010,000
Output$9.001,000

Prompt caching: 75% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $1.50 to $0.38/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.0112 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$0.0240$240$127.5$112.5
50,000 calls$0.0240$1,200$637.5$562.5
100,000 calls$0.0240$2,400$1,275$1,125
500,000 calls$0.0240$12,000$6,375$5,625
1,000,000 calls$0.0240$24,000$12,750$11,250

Gemini 3.5 Flash quality benchmarks for document summarization

Gemini 3.5 Flash is a solid pick for document summarization

Scores 85/100 (rank #3 of 14). Good balance of quality and cost for document summarization.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0400/call

Performance across all task types

Gemini 3.5 Flash scores by task type. Document Summarization highlighted.

Classification92Extraction90Summarization *85Q&A84Code Generation68Code Review65Reasoning60Creative Writing55
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Classification92/100#1
Extraction90/100#1
Summarization(current page)85/100#3
Q&A84/100#5
Code Generation68/100#7
Code Review65/100#6
Reasoning60/100#6
Creative Writing55/100#6

Alternative models for document summarization

12 models score 80+ on document summarization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (67% less, 83/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs Gemini
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0083/100$0.00800067% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0082/100$0.015038% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0084/100$0.016033% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0091/100$0.030025% more
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0087/100$0.032033% more
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0091/100$0.040067% more
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0092/100$0.040067% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0090/100$0.045087% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0088/100$0.0750213% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0089/100$0.0800233% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.0800233% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0090/100$0.1500525% more

About Gemini 3.5 Flash

Provider

Gemini

Tier

Fast / Budget

Context

1,000K tokens

Released

May 2026

Other models from Gemini

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
Gemini 3.1 ProMid-tier$2.00$12.001,000K
Gemini 3 FlashFast / Budget$0.50$3.001,000K
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteFast / Budget$0.25$1.501,000K

You can compare Gemini 3.5 Flash 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 3.5 Flash cost for document summarization per API call?

$0.0240 per call at 10,000 input / 1,000 output tokens.

Is Gemini 3.5 Flash the best model for document summarization?

Scores 85/100, rank #3 of 14 models. Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for document summarization with good quality?

Gemini 3 Flash scores 83/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is 67% less than Gemini 3.5 Flash per call.

How can I reduce my Gemini 3.5 Flash costs for document summarization?

Three strategies: prompt caching (75% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0240 drops to about $0.003000 per call.

How does Gemini 3.5 Flash pricing compare to other Gemini models?

Gemini also offers: Gemini 3.1 Pro at $2.00/$12.00, Gemini 3 Flash at $0.50/$3.00, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.25/$1.50.

What context window does Gemini 3.5 Flash support?

1,000K tokens total. Typical document summarization calls use 10,000 plus 1,000 tokens, well within limits.

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