Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview alternatives: 15 models in or near grid C5
The closest model to Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview on the atlas is Claude Haiku 5.5, in the same square, at $0.10 per 1M input tokens against Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview’s . 13 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Qwen3.7 Flash at $0.03. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDC511 modelsClaude Haiku 5.5, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and 8 more
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDB5 | <$0.10 | 1M | Qwen3.7 Flash, Qwen3.5-Flash, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free), DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 |
| GRIDC5 | $0.10–0.30 | 1M | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview, Claude Haiku 5.5, Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor, Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor, Qwen3.8 Flash, Qwen3.8 Omni Flash, Llama 4 Maverick, Qwen3.6 Flash, MiniMax-01, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, Qwen-Plus |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewGoogle · the model you’re replacing | GRIDC5 | Baseline | $0.25 | — | $1.50 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.10 | −60% | $0.50 | 1M | |
| 2 | Muse Spark 1.2 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.10 | −60% | $0.20 | 1.05M | |
| 3 | Muse Spark 1.3 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.10 | −60% | $0.20 | 1.05M | |
| 4 | Qwen3.8 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Same square, 40% cheaper input | $0.15 | −40% | $0.47 | 1M | |
| 5 | Qwen3.8 Omni FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Same square, 40% cheaper input | $0.15 | −40% | $0.47 | 1M | |
| 6 | Llama 4 MaverickMeta | GRIDC5 | Same square, 25% cheaper input | $0.19 | −25% | $0.65 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 7 | Qwen3.6 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Same square, 25% cheaper input | $0.19 | −25% | $1.13 | 1M | Compare → |
| 8 | MiniMax-01MiniMax | GRIDC5 | Same square, 20% cheaper input | $0.20 | −20% | $1.10 | 1M | Compare → |
| 9 | DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek | GRIDC5 | Same square, 14% cheaper input | $0.22 | −14% | $0.65 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 10 | Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDC5 | Same maker, same square, same input price | $0.25 | same | $1.50 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 11 | Qwen-PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Same square, 4% pricier input | $0.26 | +4% | $0.78 | 1M | Compare → |
| 12 | Qwen3.7 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB5 | Neighbouring square B5, 88% cheaper input | $0.03 | −88% | $0.13 | 1M | |
| 13 | Qwen3.5-FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB5 | Neighbouring square B5, 74% cheaper input | $0.07 | −74% | $0.26 | 1M | |
| 14 | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free)NVIDIA | GRIDB5 | Neighbouring square B5, 72% cheaper input | $0.07 | −72% | $0.20 | 1M | |
| 15 | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731DeepSeek | GRIDB5 | Neighbouring square B5, 67% cheaper input | $0.08 | −67% | $0.17 | 1.05M |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 LunaOpenAI | $0.10 | 1.05M | |
| Llama 4 ScoutMeta | $0.10 | 1.31M | |
| GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI | $0.20 | 1.05M | |
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview?
Claude Haiku 5.5 ranks first: same square, 60% cheaper input. Input is $0.10 per 1M tokens against $0.25 for Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview?
Qwen3.7 Flash at $0.03 per 1M input tokens, 88% less than Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
None of the 15 closest holds more than Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview's square C5: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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