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

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing for security review

$0.005250 per call at 6,000 input / 2,500 output tokens.

Per call

$0.005250

10K calls/mo

$52.5

Cache savings

75% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

Calculate your Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite costs

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

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$52
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.005250
Daily cost$2
Input rate$0.25/MTok
Output rate$1.50/MTok
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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: ~$0.005250 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $0.25/MTok
# Output: $1.50/MTok

How Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite compares on cost

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

Cheapest viable option: Claude Sonnet 5 at $0.0370/call (-605% less, 96/100 quality).

Complete Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$0.256,000
Output$1.502,500

Prompt caching: 75% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $0.25 to $0.06/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.001125 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$0.005250$52.5$41.25$11.25
50,000 calls$0.005250$262.5$206.25$56.25
100,000 calls$0.005250$525$412.5$112.5
500,000 calls$0.005250$2,625$2,062.5$562.5
1,000,000 calls$0.005250$5,250$4,125$1,125

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite quality benchmarks for security review

Consider alternatives for security review

Scores 52/100 (rank #8 of 14). Better options exist at similar price points for security review.

Top-ranked: Claude Sonnet 5 (96/100) at $0.0370/call

Performance across all task types

Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite scores by task type. Security Review highlighted.

Classification85Extraction83Summarization79Q&A78Code Generation55Code Review *52Reasoning50Creative Writing45
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Classification85/100#4
Extraction83/100#5
Summarization79/100#6
Q&A78/100#6
Code Generation55/100#8
Code Review(current page)52/100#8
Reasoning50/100#8
Creative Writing45/100#9

Alternative models for security review

9 models score 80+ on security review benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Claude Sonnet 5 (-605% less, 96/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs Gemini
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0096/100$0.0370605% more
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0084/100$0.0420700% more
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0082/100$0.0525900% more
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0084/100$0.0525900% more
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0095/100$0.0555957% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0094/100$0.09251662% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.10501900% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0092/100$0.10501900% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0095/100$0.18503424% more

About Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite

Provider

Gemini

Tier

Fast / Budget

Context

1,000K tokens

Released

Jun 2026

Other models from Gemini

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
Gemini 3.1 ProMid-tier$2.00$12.001,000K
Gemini 3.5 FlashFast / Budget$1.50$9.001,000K
Gemini 3 FlashFast / Budget$0.50$3.001,000K

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite cost for security review per API call?

$0.005250 per call at 6,000 input / 2,500 output tokens.

Is Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite the best model for security review?

Scores 52/100, rank #8 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Claude Sonnet 5 at 96/100.

What is the cheapest model for security review with good quality?

Claude Sonnet 5 scores 96/100 quality at $2.00/$10.00 per MTok. That is -605% less than Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite per call.

How can I reduce my Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite costs for security review?

Three strategies: prompt caching (75% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.005250 drops to about $0.000656 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 security review calls use 6,000 plus 2,500 tokens, well within limits.

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