Gemini API vs Venice AI: LLM API pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Google prices the Gemini API per million tokens on its Standard paid tier, with a free tier on some models. Two models list a price change on a set date, so check which date applies to you.
Venice AI sells private, uncensored AI chat and media generation with subscription tiers and API access paid with credits.
Listed A to Z, from ai.google.dev and venice.ai. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini Embedding
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Gemini 4 Argon, 3.8 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, 3.1 Pro Preview and 2.5 models, scheduled price changes, batch and grounding.
- Main price table
- Free, Pro, Pro Plus, Max
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free $0; Pro $18/mo; Pro Plus $68/mo; Max $200/mo; API credits. Plus x402 listing.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Gemini API checked Nov 9, 2026, Venice AI checked Nov 9, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Gemini API lists 8 entries (Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini Embedding); Venice AI lists 4 (Free, Pro, Pro Plus, Max).
- Free option. Gemini API: none in the published plan table. Venice AI: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. Gemini API: “Standard paid tier (per 1M tokens)”. Venice AI: “Subscription plans (monthly)”.
Gemini API plans and prices
| Model | Input | Output | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 4 Argon | $2.00 through Nov 30, 2026; $4.00 from Dec 1, 2026 | $10.00; then $20.00 | No |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | $0.75 through Dec 31, 2026; $1.50 from Jan 1, 2027 | $3.75; then $7.50 | Yes |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | $0.30 | $2.50 | Yes |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | $0.25 text/image/video ($0.50 audio) | $1.50 | |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | $2 (prompts up to 200K) / $4 (over 200K) | $12 / $18 | No |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 / $2.50 (over 200K) | $10 / $15 | |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | $0.30 | $2.50 | |
| Gemini Embedding | $0.15 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Batch and Flex | 50% of Standard (Argon batch $1 / $5) |
| Priority (Gemini 4 Argon) | $3.60 input / $18 output |
| Grounding with Google Search | 5,000 prompts a month free (shared), then $14 per 1,000 |
From ai.google.dev, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Gemini API pricing.
Venice AI plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly total shown | Notes on the pricing page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Base models; limited daily text/image prompts; API access with credits |
| Pro | $18 / mo | $216 (save $36 listed) | Private AI studio; every model/medium listed |
| Pro Plus | $68 / mo | $816 (save $81 listed) | Higher limits; $75 monthly API spend banking called out on page |
| Max | $200 / mo | $2,400 (save $240 listed) | Highest tier; $225 API spend / three-month banking listed |
Page also states 100 credits = $1. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Yearly “save” amounts are Venice’s own copy.
From venice.ai, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Venice AI pricing.
FAQ
How much does Gemini API cost?
Gemini 4 Argon, 3.8 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, 3.1 Pro Preview and 2.5 models, scheduled price changes, batch and grounding. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
How much does Venice AI cost?
Free $0; Pro $18/mo; Pro Plus $68/mo; Max $200/mo; API credits. Plus x402 listing. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Do Gemini API and Venice AI have a free option?
Gemini API: none in the published plan table. Venice AI: Free: $0.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: ai.google.dev (checked Nov 9, 2026) and venice.ai (checked Nov 9, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-09)
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