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Why use Gemini 2.0 Flash on GCP Vertex AI?
GCP Vertex AI offers Gemini 2.0 Flash with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.15/1M input tokens. Vertex AI is Google Cloud's managed AI platform, offering access to Gemini models and hundreds of partner models alongside tools for fine-tuning, grounding, vector search, and end-to-end MLOps pipelines.
Compare Gemini 2.0 Flash across 4 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install google-cloud-aiplatformexport GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT=...import os
import vertexai
from vertexai.generative_models import GenerativeModel
vertexai.init(project=os.environ["GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT"], location="us-central1")gemini-2.0-flashRequest example
import os
import vertexai
from vertexai.generative_models import GenerativeModel
# Reads GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT from env; authenticates via Application Default Credentials
vertexai.init(project=os.environ["GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT"], location="us-central1")
model = GenerativeModel("gemini-2.0-flash")
response = model.generate_content("Hello")
print(response.text)Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "gemini-2.0-flash", not the LLMReference slug "gemini-2-0-flash".
- For Google-published models use the model name directly, e.g. "gemini-2.0-flash-001". For third-party publishers (Anthropic, Meta, etc.) use the full publisher path, e.g. "publishers/anthropic/models/claude-3-5-sonnet-v2@20241022".
- The examples expect GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare Gemini 2.0 Flash Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| Google AI Studio | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| GCP Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $0.15 | $0.60 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.15 |
| Output tokens | $0.60 |
Capabilities
About Gemini 2.0 Flash
Google Gemini 2.0 Flash is deprecated and scheduled to shut down on June 1, 2026. Use a newer Gemini model such as Gemini 3.5 Flash for current integrations; official Gemini API pricing still lists $0.10 input / $0.40 output per 1M text, image, or video tokens before batch discounts.
FAQ
What does Gemini 2.0 Flash cost on GCP Vertex AI?
On GCP Vertex AI, Gemini 2.0 Flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Gemini 2.0 Flash on GCP Vertex AI?
Gemini 2.0 Flash supports a 2m token context window on GCP Vertex AI.
How does GCP Vertex AI compare to other Gemini 2.0 Flash providers?
Gemini 2.0 Flash is available from 4 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.1/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
What API model ID do I use for Gemini 2.0 Flash on GCP Vertex AI?
Use the model ID gemini-2.0-flash when calling GCP Vertex AI's API.
Who created Gemini 2.0 Flash?
Gemini 2.0 Flash was created by Google DeepMind as part of the Gemini 2.0 model family.
Is Gemini 2.0 Flash open source?
Gemini 2.0 Flash is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.