Grok Code Fast 1 vs Gemini 2.5 Flash
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Grok Code Fast 1
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Grok Code Fast 1 | Gemini 2.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | |
| Input Price | $0.2 /1M tokens | $0.3 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.5 /1M tokens | $2.5 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.020 /1M tokens | $0.030 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 131K | 1.0M |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | current | current |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Grok Code Fast 1 | Gemini 2.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| coding | ||
| vision | ||
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Grok Code Fast 1 is 33% cheaper on input tokens ($0.2 vs $0.3 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: Gemini 2.5 Flash offers a larger context window (1.0M vs 131K), making it better for long documents or conversations.
Capability fit: Grok Code Fast 1 supports 1 capabilities (coding), while Gemini 2.5 Flash supports 3 (coding, vision, multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grok Code Fast 1 or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Grok Code Fast 1 costs $0.2/1M input vs Gemini 2.5 Flash at $0.3/1M input. Grok Code Fast 1 is 33% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Grok Code Fast 1 and Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Grok Code Fast 1 output: $1.5/1M, Gemini 2.5 Flash output: $2.5/1M. Grok Code Fast 1 is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Grok Code Fast 1 best used for?
Grok Code Fast 1 is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is Gemini 2.5 Flash best used for?
Gemini 2.5 Flash is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its coding and vision capabilities.