Google model
gemini-2.5-flash-lite
Channel-by-channel prices for gemini-2.5-flash-lite, with sample costs and a short guide on when and how to use this Google model.
Official list
Sample cost = estimated USD for 1,000,000 input + 250,000 output tokens (not per-credit). Input/Output columns are USD per 1M tokens.
Input / 1M
$0.100
Output / 1M
$0.400
Context
1.0M
Sample cost
$0.200
Official list
Official lists · gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite · 2026-08-28
Usage guide
gemini-2.5-flash-lite is listed under Google. Use the steps below to call it on the official API, then compare third-party channels for cost.
How to use this model
- 1Open the official Google console and create an API key.
- 2Set the model id to gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite (or the id shown on the official docs).
- 3Send a small test request, then compare sample cost on this page before scaling.
- 4For production, prefer the official API for SLA/compliance; use relays only after comparing price and reliability.
When to use it
- • Pick Google when you need this models quality/latency profile on the official API.
- • Compare sample cost across channels before locking a production provider.
- • Prefer official for SLAs and compliance; aggregators for routing flexibility.
Official vs third-party
The table above lists every channel we track for gemini-2.5-flash-lite. OpenRouter and other aggregators may add markup or discounts versus the vendor list price.
Need full docs, rate limits, and the latest model card? Continue on the official site.
Credits & startup promos
Official free tiers and startup programs for Google. Always verify on the provider site.
- Apply on Google
Message limits · Free chat on Gemini app / web
Gemini web and mobile app free access for chat and multimodal prompts. Separate from Gemini API / AI Studio quotas.
- Apply on Google Cloud
Startup credits · Up to large GCP grants
Google for Startups Cloud Program can award Google Cloud credits that pay for GCP resources — including Vertex AI and Gemini API workloads, plus compute/storage. That is different from (1) the Gemini consumer app free chat and (2) Google AI Studio’s free developer quota. Approved startups typically receive a time-limited GCP credit balance after an application that checks company registration, stage, and region.
Third-party / relays
1 third-party quotes tracked for gemini-2.5-flash-lite — OpenRouter, relays, and other aggregators compared to the official list price.
| Channel | Input / 1M | Context | Sample cost | Discount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter Aggregators | $0.100 / $0.400 | 1.0M | $0.200 | 0% vs official sample | Source |
Indicative rates for planning. Confirm with each provider before production billing.