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Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash

The Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash model is a versatile AI tool that can handle various input modalities, including text, image, audio, and video files. It also supports context lengths of up to 1048576 tokens, allowing for detailed analysis and reasoning. Additionally, the model provides tools for users to reason with their inputs. When considering which model to use, the Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash may be worth shortlisting due to its balanced price point and moderate benchmark performance. With a blended score of 45.2 across three independent benchmarks, it stands as a viable option for those seeking a reliable AI solution. The model's input cost is $0.3 per million tokens, while the output cost is $2.5 per million tokens.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.30
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Output Price
$2.50
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Context Window
1,048,576
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 44.9 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-27. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 55.1
AI Index broad capability composite 16.3
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 54.5
Model ID
google/gemini-2.5-flash
Vendor
google
Released
June 2025
Tokenizer
Gemini
Input Modalities
file, image, text, audio, video
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
65,535 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
✓ accepts audio
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.30/M input and $2.50/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.28
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $6.50

Strong choice for

Category rankings

Where Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash places across the 71 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#3 Audio SummarizationVoice · of 25 ranked 152
#3 Video SummarizationVideo · of 25 ranked 152
#4 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 134
#4 Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked 130
#4 Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked 128
#4 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 146
#5 JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked 136
#5 Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked 117
#5 Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked 136
#6 Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 127
#6 Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked 123
#6 Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked 123
#6 Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked 127
#8 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 143
#8 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 137
#8 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 137
#11 Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked 140
#11 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 119
#11 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 119
#11 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 159
#11 Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked 141
#11 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 119
#11 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 119
#11 Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked 135
#12 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 148
#12 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 138
#12 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 135
#12 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 121
#13 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 140
#13 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 127
#13 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 132
#13 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 127
#13 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 113
#13 SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked 125
#13 Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked 134
#13 Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked 160
#13 Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked 160
#13 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 127
#14 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 142
#14 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 142
#14 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 126
#15 Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked 155
#15 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 143
#15 Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked 155
#16 Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked 132
#16 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 130
#17 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 151
#17 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 121
#17 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 161
#17 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 151
#17 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 121
#17 Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked 137
#17 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 143
#18 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 153
#18 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 153
#18 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 132
#18 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 153
#18 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 147
#18 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 132
#20 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 137
#21 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 155
#21 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 155
#21 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 155
#21 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 155
#23 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 145
#23 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 145
#23 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 145
#23 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 145
#23 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 134
#23 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 145
#23 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 145

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Quick answers

How much does Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash cost?
$0.30 per million input tokens and $2.50 per million output tokens.
What is Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash's context window?
1,048,576 tokens, roughly 1,572 pages of text in a single request.
Does Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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