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Gemini API pricing 2026: token prices compared

As of October 17, 2026, the Gemini API charges $0.25 (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite) to $2 (Gemini 3.1 Pro) per 1M input tokens and $1.50 (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite) to $12 (Gemini 3.1 Pro) per 1M output tokens.

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Provider list prices rechecked October 17, 2026; these are not live checkout quotes. FX rates, tax, regional availability and usage quotas may differ.

Plans

Plans

API list prices per million tokens in the displayed currency. Sub-cent cache prices retain their decimal precision; confirm model- and region-specific terms with the provider.

Model Input Output Cached
Gemini 3.1 ProStrongest Gemini model via API, no free tier. $2.00$12.00$0.20
Gemini 3.8 FlashFast default model with a free tier. Price rises on 1 January 2027. $0.75$3.75$0.075
Gemini 3.1 Flash-LiteCheapest model for simple tasks at volume. $0.25$1.50$0.025

Assessment

Strengths and catches

Our assessment, kept separate from provider claims.

Strengths

  • A free tier eases prototyping and small projects.
  • Strong handling of text, image, audio, and video.
  • Good integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Catches

  • Quotas differ by model, project, and billing tier.
  • Daily limits reset at midnight Pacific time.

Limits

Limits and conditions

Usage limit
Limits apply per project and are measured as RPM, TPM, and RPD.
Reset
Daily request quotas reset at midnight Pacific time.
Restriction
Higher tiers depend on billing, spend, and account age.
Platform
Gemini is available through the API and Google AI Studio.
Ecosystem
The API bundles multimodal models, caching, Batch, and files.

FAQ

Gemini API: common questions

How much does the Gemini API charge per token?

As of October 17, 2026, the Gemini API charges $0.25 (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite) to $2 (Gemini 3.1 Pro) per 1M input tokens and $1.50 (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite) to $12 (Gemini 3.1 Pro) per 1M output tokens.

When were these Gemini API prices last checked?

On October 17, 2026. Check status: verified. Source: ai.google.dev.

Sources and checked dates

14 recorded facts with source and review status

Official prices in original currency

PlanOfficial priceSource
Gemini 3.1 Pro input / 1M tokens $2 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.1 Pro cached input / 1M tokens $0.20 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.1 Pro output / 1M tokens $12 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.8 Flash input / 1M tokens $0.75 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.8 Flash cached input / 1M tokens $0.075 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.8 Flash output / 1M tokens $3.75 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite input / 1M tokens $0.25 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite cached input / 1M tokens $0.025 ai.google.dev ↗
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite output / 1M tokens $1.50 ai.google.dev ↗

Evidence and individual check dates

Original source

Gemini API pricing

Open source
  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

  • Official fact

    Official API pricing page, checked on 6 October 2026 (standard rate up to 200k prompt tokens; Flash rates apply until 31 Dec 2026).

Original source

Gemini API Docs

Open source
  • Official fact

    Gemini is available through the API and Google AI Studio.

  • Official fact

    The API bundles multimodal models, caching, Batch, and files.

Original source

Gemini API Rate Limits

Open source
  • Official fact

    Limits apply per project and are measured as RPM, TPM, and RPD.

  • Official fact

    Daily request quotas reset at midnight Pacific time.

  • Official fact

    Higher tiers depend on billing, spend, and account age.

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