Specifications
Context Window
1.0M tokens
Input Price/1M
$0.25
Output Price/1M
$1.50
Parameters
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Max Output
66K tokens
Benchmarks
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Coding | 68.5 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| AA Coding Index | 30.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Data Analysis
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Data Analysis | 54.9 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
Language
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Language | 73.2 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Math | 73.6 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Global | 61.7 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| AA Intelligence Index | 33.5 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 82.2 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| LiveBench Reasoning | 59.7 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
Information
- Release date
- May 07, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is an AI model developed by Google, classified as a large language model (LLM). It is a multimodal model, capable of processing text, images, and potentially other media types. As a proprietary model, it is available via Google's cloud API. With a context window of 1.0M tokens, it is suitable for processing long documents such as contracts, books, and complete codebases.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is usage-based, priced at $0.25/1M input tokens and $1.5/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite was evaluated on 9 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, Data Analysis, Language, Math, overall, Reasoning. Results show solid performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is suitable for a wide range of AI applications: long document analysis (contracts, legal proceedings, codebases), multimodal processing combining text and images, high-volume chatbots and automated support, text generation, summarization, translation, and general assistance.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include GPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and Qwen (Alibaba). The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is an AI model developed by Google. It is a language model (LLM), with multimodal support (text, image and more).
How much does Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite cost?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite costs $0.25/1M input tokens and $1.5/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite scored: LiveBench Coding: 68.52/100, AA Coding Index: 30.1/100, LiveBench Data Analysis: 54.9/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite open source?
No, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is a proprietary model from Google. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite best for?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite excels at general-purpose language tasks. With its large context window, it handles long documents, codebases, and extended conversations.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →