Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite channel is Official (Intl): $0.25 input / $1.5 output per 1M tokens (blended $0.563). Context 1M.
Deprecated · shutdown no earlier than 2027-05-07Google deprecations: gemini-3.1-flash-lite shutdown date 2027-05-07 (earliest possible), recommended replacement gemini-3.5-flash-lite.Excluded from every “cheapest” ranking.ai.google.dev · checked2026-10-17 12:40 UTC+8
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Context: 1M · Max output: 66K · Modalities: text, image, video, file, audio · Listed: 2026-05-07
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $0.25 / $1.5 | $0.563 | $0.25 | $1.5 | $0.025 | ✗CN direct?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | Text/image/video input; audio input $0.50 models.dev ✓ | ai.google.dev 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $0.25 / $1.5 | $0.563 | $0.25 | $1.5 | $0.025 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Google AI Studio | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
MiMo V2.6 Pro ($0.544) · MiniMax-M3 ($0.525) · DeepSeek V4.1 Flash ($0.523) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All Google Gemini models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · Official (Intl) · Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite listed · $0.25 / $1.5
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite listed · $0.25 / $1.5
FAQ
How much does the Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $0.25 input / $1.5 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite from China?
Official (Intl): direct no, Alipay unverified, ID required unverified, overseas card unverified; OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite's context window?
1M tokens