Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite channel is Official (Intl): $0.3 input / $2.5 output per 1M tokens (blended $0.85). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 66K · Modalities: text, image, video, file, audio · Listed: 2026-07-21
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $0.3 / $2.5 | $0.85 | $0.3 | $2.5 | $0.03 | ✗CN direct?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | models.dev ✓ | ai.google.dev 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $0.3 / $2.5 | $0.85 | $0.3 | $2.5 | $0.03 | ✗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 3.5 Flash-Lite in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
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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 3.5 Flash-Lite listed · $0.3 / $2.5
FAQ
How much does the Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $0.3 input / $2.5 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Gemini 3.5 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 3.5 Flash-Lite free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite's context window?
1M tokens