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Claude Opus 5.5 vs Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is 9.4× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Claude Opus 5.5 | Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | |
| Input $/1M | $4.00 | $0.300 |
| Output $/1M | $20.00 | $2.50 |
| Blended $/1M | $8.00 | $0.850 |
| Context window | 1M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 128K | 66K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Claude Opus 5.5 if…
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite if…
- Costs less per token — $0.850 vs $8.00 blended
- Larger context window (1.0M)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus 5.5 or Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Opus 5.5 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Opus 5.5 cheaper than Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is cheaper: $0.850 versus $8.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $4.00 vs $0.300. Output alone: $20.00 vs $2.50.
What context windows do Claude Opus 5.5 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite have?
Claude Opus 5.5: 1,000,000 tokens. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Claude Opus 5.5 and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Claude Opus 5.5 is made by Anthropic. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is made by Google.
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