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Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite vs Grok 4.5
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is 17× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Grok 4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | |
| Input $/1M | $0.100 | $2.00 |
| Output $/1M | $0.400 | $6.00 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.175 | $3.00 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 500K |
| Max output | 66K | — |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite if…
- Costs less per token — $0.175 vs $3.00 blended
- Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Grok 4.5 if…
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite or Grok 4.5?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Grok 4.5, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite cheaper than Grok 4.5?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is cheaper: $0.175 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.100 vs $2.00. Output alone: $0.400 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Grok 4.5 have?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens. Grok 4.5: 500,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Grok 4.5?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is made by Google. Grok 4.5 is made by xAI.
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