Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash: 3x cost jump over prior version, 30x vs 1.5 Flash
New Gemini tier pricing nears flagship models, raising cost concerns for developers.
Deep Dive
Gemini Flash costs almost as much as flagship models, and if Gemini 3.5 Pro scales like that, it'll cost more than Claude Opus 3.
Key Points
- Gemini 3.5 Flash costs 3x more than its predecessor and 30x more than Gemini 1.5 Flash.
- The new pricing brings Gemini Flash close to the cost of top-tier flagship models.
- Speculation suggests Gemini 3.5 Pro could exceed Claude Opus 3 pricing if trends continue.
Why It Matters
Shrinking cost advantage of Google’s ‘flash’ tier may reduce developer adoption and shift market dynamics.