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Why use Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite on Google AI Studio?
Google AI Studio offers Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.07/1M input tokens. Google AI Studio is a model prototyping environment and API access point for Gemini models, offering an inference playground for developers to test and build AI applications.
Compare Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite across 2 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install google-genaiexport GOOGLE_API_KEY=...import os
from google import genai
client = genai.Client(api_key=os.environ["GOOGLE_API_KEY"])
response = client.models.generate_content(gemini-2.0-flash-liteRequest example
import os
from google import genai
client = genai.Client(api_key=os.environ["GOOGLE_API_KEY"])
response = client.models.generate_content(
model="gemini-2.0-flash-lite",
contents="Hello"
)
print(response.text)Gotchas
- Use the model name directly, e.g. "gemini-2.0-flash", "gemini-1.5-pro", or "gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06".
- The examples expect GOOGLE_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Studio | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| GCP Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.07 |
| Output tokens | $0.30 |
Capabilities
About Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite
Deprecated, shut down June 1, 2026. AI Studio: $0.075/$0.30. Free tier available.
FAQ
What does Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite cost on Google AI Studio?
On Google AI Studio, Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite costs $0.075 per 1M input tokens and $0.3 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite on Google AI Studio?
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite supports a 1,048,576 token context window on Google AI Studio.
How does Google AI Studio compare to other Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite providers?
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite is available from 2 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.075/1M tokens from Google AI Studio.
Who created Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite?
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite was created by Google DeepMind as part of the Gemini 2.0 model family.
Is Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite open source?
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.