Gemini-2.0-Flash API pricing
3 providers serve Gemini-2.0-Flash. Gemini-2.0-Flash is a proprietary API model, up to 1049K context. Prices below are per 1M tokens, cheapest input first.
Refreshed 2026-08-23 · list prices from provider APIs| Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cache read $/1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Vertex AI | $0.100 | $0.400output floor | $0.025 | 1049K | Use |
| Google Gemini API | $0.100 | $0.400 | $0.025 | 1049K | Use |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $0.150 | $0.600 | - | 1049K | Use |
The cheapest way to run Gemini-2.0-Flash
On an illustrative 70M-input / 30M-output monthly workload, today's lowest listed cost is roughly $19.00/month — the same at Google Vertex AI and Google Gemini API. Input-heavy, output-heavy and cache-heavy workloads can produce different winners. Use the live mix calculator below rather than combining floors from two different providers. It is API-only, so the table above is your full set of options. Run your own numbers in the breakeven calculator, or read the breakeven math.
Your actual monthly cost
Cache read uses the listed cache rate where available; otherwise it falls back to normal input price. Batch, write-cache, volume and negotiated discounts are excluded.
Related models
| Model | Cheapest in $/1M | Cheapest out $/1M | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | $0.150 | $0.600 | 8 |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | 7 |
| Gemini-3-Pro | $2.00 | $12.00 | 6 |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | $0.500 | $3.00 | 5 |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | $0.250 | $1.50 | 4 |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | $2.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
FAQ
What is the cheapest API for Gemini-2.0-Flash?
As of 2026-08-23, the lowest input price for Gemini-2.0-Flash, $0.100 per 1M tokens, is the same list price at Google Vertex AI and Google Gemini API. The lowest output price, $0.400 per 1M tokens, is likewise shared by the same providers. The cheapest provider for a real workload depends on its input/output mix. The next-lowest input price is Vercel AI Gateway at $0.150, a 50% difference.
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