Gemini 4 Argon API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Gemini 4 Argon channel is Official (Intl): $2 input / $10 output per 1M tokens (blended $4). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 66K · Modalities: audio, file, image, text, video · Listed: 2026-10-13
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $2 / $10 | $4 | $2 | $10 | $0.1 | ✗CN direct?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | Until 2026-11-30; from 2026-12-01 input $4 / output $20 / cache $0.20 models.dev ✓ | ai.google.dev 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $2 / $10 | $4 | $2 | $10 | $0.1 | ✗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.
Free & deals
- Gemini 4 Argon intro price $2/$10 until 2026-11-30, then $4/$20 · official
How to use Gemini 4 Argon 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 4 Argon: Google: from 2026-12-01 input $2→$4, output $10→$20
- 2026-10-17 · Official (Intl) · Gemini 4 Argon listed · $2 / $10
FAQ
How much does the Gemini 4 Argon API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $2 input / $10 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Gemini 4 Argon 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 4 Argon free?
Gemini 4 Argon intro price $2/$10 until 2026-11-30, then $4/$20
What is Gemini 4 Argon's context window?
1M tokens