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Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview vs Claude Opus 5

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview is 18× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewClaude Opus 5
ProviderGoogleAnthropic
Input $/1M$0.250$5.00
Output $/1M$1.50$25.00
Blended $/1M$0.563$10.00
Context window1.0M1M
Max output66K128K
ReleasedMar 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.563 vs $10.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Claude Opus 5 if…
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview or Claude Opus 5?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview and Claude Opus 5, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview cheaper than Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview is cheaper: $0.563 versus $10.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $5.00. Output alone: $1.50 vs $25.00.
What context windows do Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview and Claude Opus 5 have?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview: 1,048,576 tokens. Claude Opus 5: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview and Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview is made by Google. Claude Opus 5 is made by Anthropic.
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