Google Gemini
Gemini API — Pro, Flash, Flash Lite
- • Generous free tier
- • Very low-cost Flash models
- • 1M+ context window
- • Multimodal (text, image, video)
gemini vs openai pricing
Gemini vs OpenAI Pricing Comparison
Compare Google Gemini and OpenAI GPT API pricing including cost per token, free tiers, and total cost for production AI applications.
Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
OpenAI (GPT)
GPT API — GPT-4o, GPT-4, o3
- • Largest developer ecosystem
- • Fine-tuning and assistants API
- • Broad tooling support
- • Batch API discounts
Feature and workflow comparison
| Capability | Google Gemini | OpenAI (GPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget model | Flash Lite — very low cost | GPT-4o mini — $0.15/$0.60 |
| Mid-tier model | Gemini Flash | GPT-4o |
| Premium model | Gemini Pro | GPT-4 / o3 |
| Free tier | Generous (rate-limited) | Limited |
| Context window | Up to 1M+ tokens | 128K tokens |
| Batch discount | Available | 50% discount |
| Vertex AI option | Yes (enterprise) | Azure OpenAI (enterprise) |
Where AI Cost Board fits
Track Gemini and OpenAI costs in a single dashboard. AI Cost Board monitors spend across both providers with budget alerts, project attribution, and cost comparisons to help you optimize your multi-provider strategy.
FAQ
Is Gemini cheaper than OpenAI?
Generally yes, especially for Flash models. Gemini Flash Lite is significantly cheaper than GPT-4o mini. Gemini also offers a more generous free tier.
Should I switch from OpenAI to Gemini?
It depends on your needs. Gemini offers lower prices and longer context windows. OpenAI has a larger ecosystem and more tooling. Many teams use both and track costs with AI Cost Board.
Can I monitor both providers together?
Yes. AI Cost Board supports both Google Gemini and OpenAI with unified dashboards, budget alerts, and cost comparisons across providers.