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Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Claude Opus 5

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

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteClaude 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
ReleasedMay 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite 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 or Claude Opus 5?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite 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 cheaper than Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite 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 and Claude Opus 5 have?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens. Claude Opus 5: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is made by Google. Claude Opus 5 is made by Anthropic.
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