Google API Pricing 2026
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Google API Pricing Quick Summary (January 2026)
Quick Answer: Google pricing starts at $0.1/1M input tokens with gemini-2.5-flash-lite. Output tokens cost $0.4/1M. For advanced capabilities, gemini-3.0-pro costs $2/$12 per 1M tokens.
Text / LLM Models
(6)| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.0-pro | $2.00 | $12.00 | 2M | frontier | - |
| gemini-3.0-flash | $0.500 | $3.00 | 1M | high | - |
| gemini-2.5-pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | 2M | frontier | - |
| gemini-2.5-flash | $0.300 | $2.50 | 1M | mid | - |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | $0.100 | $0.400 | 1M | budget | - |
| gemini-2.0-flash | $0.100 | $0.400 | 1M | budget | - |
Image Generation Models
(3)| Model | Resolution | Price / Image | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| imagen-4.0-generate | Standard | $0.040 | - |
| imagen-4.0-ultra | Ultra | $0.060 | - |
| imagen-4.0-fast | Fast | $0.020 | - |
Video Generation Models
(4)| Model | Price / Second | 10s Video | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| veo-3.1-generate-preview | $0.400 | $4.00 | 120s |
| veo-3.1-fast-preview | $0.150 | $1.50 | 60s |
| veo-3.0-generate | $0.400 | $4.00 | 120s |
| veo-3.0-fast | $0.150 | $1.50 | 60s |
Audio / TTS Models
(3)| Model | Price / 1K chars | Price / second | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| google-tts-standard | $0.0040 | - | TTS | - |
| google-tts-wavenet | $0.016 | - | TTS | WaveNet |
| google-tts-neural2 | $0.016 | - | TTS | Neural2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Google API cost?
Google API pricing starts at $0.1/1M input tokens with gemini-2.5-flash-lite. The most capable model, gemini-3.0-pro, costs $2/1M input tokens. All prices are per million tokens as of January 2026.
What is the cheapest Google model?
The cheapest Google model is gemini-2.5-flash-lite at $0.1/1M input tokens and $0.4/1M output tokens. It's ideal for high-volume, simple tasks.
How does Google pricing compare to competitors?
Google pricing varies by model capability. Budget models start around $0.1/1M tokens, while frontier models cost $2/1M tokens. Compare with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google on our AI Pricing page.