// model_detail
preview fast
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
by Google
Cost-efficient model in the Gemini 3.1 family. 1M context, lowest pricing tier.
Context window 1M 1M tokens
Max output 64K 64K tokens
Pricing /1M tok $0.25 in / $1.50 out per 1M tokens (API)
Released Mar 9, 2026
// specifications
Specs & capabilities
API details
- API model ID
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview- Internal ID
gemini-3-1-flash-lite- Status
- preview
- Type
- fast
Capabilities
- Vision
- 👁️ Yes
- Function calling
- 🔧 Yes
Pricing
- Input
- $0.25 / 1M tokens
- Output
- $1.50 / 1M tokens
- Source
- First-party API pricing
// data_confidence
Data notes
⚠️ Knowledge cutoff not listed
⚠️ Preview availability can change quickly
// notes
Additional notes
Cheapest Gemini 3.x model
// more_from_google
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