Grok 4 Fast >128k vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Grok 4 Fast >128k
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Grok 4 Fast >128k | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | |
| Input Price | $0.4 /1M tokens | $0.5 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1 /1M tokens | $3 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.050 /1M tokens | $0.050 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | current | preview |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Grok 4 Fast >128k | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
|---|---|---|
| coding | ||
| vision | ||
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Grok 4 Fast >128k is 20% cheaper on input tokens ($0.4 vs $0.5 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: Both models offer the same context window size.
Capability fit: Grok 4 Fast >128k supports 1 capabilities (coding), while Gemini 3 Flash Preview supports 3 (coding, vision, multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grok 4 Fast >128k or Gemini 3 Flash Preview?
Grok 4 Fast >128k costs $0.4/1M input vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview at $0.5/1M input. Grok 4 Fast >128k is 20% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Grok 4 Fast >128k and Gemini 3 Flash Preview?
Grok 4 Fast >128k output: $1/1M, Gemini 3 Flash Preview output: $3/1M. Grok 4 Fast >128k is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Grok 4 Fast >128k best used for?
Grok 4 Fast >128k is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is Gemini 3 Flash Preview best used for?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its coding and vision capabilities.