Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite vs Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Input Price | $0.075 /1M tokens | $0.25 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.3 /1M tokens | $1.5 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.0075 /1M tokens | $0.025 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | deprecated | preview |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite is 70% cheaper on input tokens ($0.075 vs $0.25 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: Both models offer the same context window size.
Capability fit: Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite supports 1 capabilities (multilingual), while Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite supports 1 (multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?
Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite costs $0.075/1M input vs Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite at $0.25/1M input. Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite is 70% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?
Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite output: $0.3/1M, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite output: $1.5/1M. Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite best used for?
Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite best used for?
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its multilingual capabilities.