Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite API
Google's most affordable Gemini model. Ideal for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications like classification and simple extraction.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official Google pricingTechnical Specifications
| Provider | |
| Model Family | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite |
| Release Date | 2026-05 |
| Context Window | 1M |
| Max Output Tokens | 8,192 |
| Input Price | $0.10 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.40 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | Yes ✓ |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | Yes ✓ |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Active ✓ |
Overview
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is Google's current gemini-class AI model, released in 2026-05. Google's most affordable Gemini model. Ideal for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications like classification and simple extraction.
With a 1M context window and maximum output of 8,192 tokens, Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is well-suited for free tier and ultra-low cost. At $0.10/1M input and $0.40/1M output, it offers extremely competitive pricing within the Google ecosystem.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite supports 2 capabilities: Vision, Streaming. Fine-tuning is not available for this model. The model serves as an free tier solution for developers building multimodal AI applications.
Through AI API Hub, you can access Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite with USDT & USDC payments, no credit card required. All via a fully OpenAI-compatible API — just change your base URL and start building in 30 seconds.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gemini-2-5-flash-lite",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gemini-2-5-flash-lite",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "gemini-2-5-flash-lite",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Supported Features
| Vision / Image Input | ✅ Supported |
| Audio / Voice Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Function Calling | ❌ Not Available |
| JSON Mode | ❌ Not Available |
| Streaming | ✅ Supported |
| Fine-Tuning | ❌ Not Available |
| Multimodal | ❌ Not Available |
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| MMLU | Not Publicly Available |
| GPQA | Not Publicly Available |
| SWE-Bench | Not Publicly Available |
| HumanEval | Not Publicly Available |
| GSM8K | Not Publicly Available |
| MATH | Not Publicly Available |
| MMMU | Not Publicly Available |
Pricing History
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite was released in 2026-05 by Google and is currently publicly available via AI API Hub.
Current Pricing: $0.10 per 1M input tokens · $0.40 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.
Pricing Model: Token-based billing (pay per use). No subscription fees. No hidden costs.
💡 Google occasionally updates pricing. AI API Hub reflects current pricing in real-time. All prices in USD. Pay with USDT or USDC — no currency conversion fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is Google's current gemini model. Google's most affordable Gemini model. Ideal for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications like classification and simple extraction.. It features a 1M context window, supports Vision, Streaming, and is available through AI API Hub with USDT/USDC payments.
How much does Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite cost?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite pricing: $0.10 per 1M input tokens, $0.40 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment. Sign up at AI API Hub and start with as little as $5.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite vs GPT-5.5?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite: $0.10/$1M input, 1M context. GPT-5.5: $5.00/$1M input, 256K context. Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is more cost-effective. Free tier. Compare them at /compare/gemini-2-5-flash-lite-vs-gpt-5.5/.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite context window?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite has a 1M context window, capable of processing up to 1,048,576 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 8,192.
Does Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite support function calling?
No, Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider Google's flagship models.
Is Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite multimodal?
Partially — Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite supports vision (image input) but not native audio processing.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite API rate limits?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite rate limits: 10K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider Google's faster variant models.
How to access Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite API?
Access Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "gemini-2-5-flash-lite". Start building in under 30 seconds.