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

Gemini 3.1 Pro pricing for faq bot

$0.0126 per call at 1,500 input / 800 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0126

10K calls/mo

$126

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

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Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your faq bot spend. Prices verified daily against provider pricing pages.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$126
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0126
Daily cost$4
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: ~$0.0126 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.00/MTok
# Output: $12.00/MTok

What drives faq bot cost

The most bounded question-answering shape: a short question against a fixed knowledge base, with a short answer. Because the knowledge base never changes between calls, cache reads apply to nearly the entire input, and the effective cost per answer falls well below the list rate. A fast-tier model is usually sufficient when the answers are already written.

For Gemini 3.1 Pro specifically, that means output tokens cost 6.0x more than input, at $12.00 vs $2.00 per MTok. At this use case’s 1,500/800 token split, output accounts for 76% of the $0.0126 per-call cost.

Complete Gemini 3.1 Pro pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.001,500
Output$12.00800

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.00 to $0.20/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.002700 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$0.0126$126$99$27
50,000 calls$0.0126$630$495$135
100,000 calls$0.0126$1,260$990$270
500,000 calls$0.0126$6,300$4,950$1,350
1,000,000 calls$0.0126$12,600$9,900$2,700

Gemini 3.1 Pro quality benchmarks for faq bot

Gemini 3.1 Pro is a solid pick for faq bot

Scores 87/100 (rank #4 of 20). Good balance of quality and cost for faq bot.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0126/call

Performance across all task types

Gemini 3.1 Pro scores by task type. FAQ Bot highlighted.

Reasoning90Summarization87Q&A *87Code Generation86Classification86Extraction85Code Review84Creative Writing84
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 20
Reasoning90/100#4
Summarization87/100#4
Q&A(current page)87/100#4
Code Generation86/100#5
Classification86/100#3
Extraction85/100#4
Code Review84/100#4
Creative Writing84/100#4

Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

Alternative models for faq bot

12 models score 80+ on faq bot benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: GPT 5.6 Luna (90% less, 85/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs Gemini
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$0.20$1.2085/100$0.00126090% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0082/100$0.00315075% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0086/100$0.00550056% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0084/100$0.00945025% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0089/100$0.011013% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.00$12.0092/100$0.0126same cost
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0091/100$0.015825% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0088/100$0.016531% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$4.00$20.0091/100$0.022075% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0085/100$0.0275118% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.0315150% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0088/100$0.0550337% 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$0.30$2.501,000K

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 faq bot per API call?

A typical faq bot call using Gemini 3.1 Pro costs about $0.0126 per call. This estimate uses 1,500 input tokens and 800 output tokens at standard rates. Standard rates are $2.00 per million input tokens and $12.00 per million output tokens.

Is Gemini 3.1 Pro the best model for faq bot?

Gemini 3.1 Pro scores 87 out of 100 on faq bot benchmarks overall. It ranks #4 across all 20 models in our cross-provider registry. The highest-ranked model for this task is GPT 5.6 Terra from GPT. That model scores 92/100 on this task type. Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

What is the cheapest model for faq bot with good quality?

The most affordable model for faq bot above 80/100 quality is GPT 5.6 Luna. It comes from GPT at $0.20 per million input tokens. Output costs $1.20 per million tokens with a quality score of 85/100. Switching from Gemini 3.1 Pro to GPT 5.6 Luna saves about 90% per API call.

How can I reduce my Gemini 3.1 Pro costs for faq bot?

Three strategies lower Gemini 3.1 Pro costs for this task type effectively. Prompt caching gives a 90% discount on input tokens when reusing system prompts. The batch API gives 50% off all tokens for asynchronous processing workloads. Prompt optimization reduces token counts through more concise instructions and context windows. Combining caching with batching brings your cost from $0.0126 to about $0.000630 per call.

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

Gemini has 3 other models alongside Gemini 3.1 Pro today: Gemini 3.5 Flash at $1.50/$9.00 per million tokens (fast / budget), Gemini 3 Flash at $0.50/$3.00 per million tokens (fast / budget), Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite at $0.30/$2.50 per million tokens (fast / budget). The right choice depends on whether your faq bot workload prioritizes quality, cost, or speed.

What context window does Gemini 3.1 Pro support?

Gemini 3.1 Pro supports a context window of 1,000K tokens per API call. This sets the maximum combined length of your input prompt and generated response. For faq bot, typical calls use 1,500 input and 800 output tokens. That is well within this limit, leaving room for longer prompts or multi-turn conversations.

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