Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Gemini 3.8 Flash
At a Glance
| Compare |  Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteGoogle DeepMind | Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort | #4 of 5790.0 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #17 of 27$0.160 per LiveBench case |
| EfficiencyHigher is better · MM Efficiency v1.9 | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #7 of 2758.5 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.25Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $0.75Google AI ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $1.50Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $3.75Google AI ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 29, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Google DeepMind | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Gemini 3 | Gemini 3 |
| Model | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
| Version | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | Unknown | 2026-09-02 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Total parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | Unknown | Unknown |
| Open weights | No | No |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Provider access | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, tools | chat, code_execution, computer_use, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools |
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Capabilities
Gemini 3.8 Flash Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Gemini 3.8 Flash FAQs
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Gemini 3.8 Flash, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is $0.25 and Gemini 3.8 Flash is $0.75 per million tokens, so Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is cheaper on this metric. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is $1.50 and Gemini 3.8 Flash is $3.75 per million tokens, so Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Both models have the same sourced context window: 1,048,576 tokens each.
Which performs better in benchmarks, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: unsupported. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is not marked open weight; Gemini 3.8 Flash is not marked open weight.
Can Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Gemini 3.8 Flash understand images?+
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is documented with image input; Gemini 3.8 Flash is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Both models have the same sourced maximum output: 65,536 tokens each.
Do Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Gemini 3.8 Flash support reasoning and tool use?+
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Gemini 3.8 Flash: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite has 2 sourced provider routes; Gemini 3.8 Flash has 2, a tie.
Which offers better value, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.