Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D5
The closest model to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite on the atlas is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, in the same square, at $0.30 per 1M input tokens against Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite’s . 1 of the 15 nearest models is cheaper on input; the cheapest is Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10. 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 squareGRIDD514 modelsDeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3 Flash Preview and 11 more
Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDC5 | $0.10–0.30 | 1M | Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| GRIDD5 | $0.30–1 | 1M | Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, MiniMax M3, Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20, Qwen3.7 Plus, Qwen3.6 Plus, Qwen3.8 27B, Gemini 3 Flash Preview, Nemotron 3 Ultra (free), MiniMax M1, Mistral Large 4, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, Gemini 3.8 Flash |
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 3.5 Flash Lite | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteGoogle · the model you’re replacing | GRIDD5 | Baseline | $0.30 | — | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $1.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 2 | Gemini 2.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $2.50 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 3 | MiniMax M3MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $1.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 4 | Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20Qwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, same input price | $0.30 | same | $1.80 | 1M | Compare → |
| 5 | Qwen3.7 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 7% pricier input | $0.32 | +7% | $1.28 | 1M | Compare → |
| 6 | Qwen3.6 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 8% pricier input | $0.33 | +8% | $1.95 | 1M | Compare → |
| 7 | Qwen3.8 27BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 42% pricier input | $0.43 | +42% | $2.55 | 1M | |
| 8 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 67% pricier input | $0.50 | +67% | $3.00 | 1.05M | |
| 9 | Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)NVIDIA | GRIDD5 | Same square, 67% pricier input | $0.50 | +67% | $2.20 | 1M | |
| 10 | MiniMax M1MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, 83% pricier input | $0.55 | +83% | $2.20 | 1M | |
| 11 | Mistral Large 4Mistral AI | GRIDD5 | Same square, 127% pricier input | $0.68 | +127% | $2.09 | 1.05M | |
| 12 | Gemini 3.6 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 3.7 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 150% pricier input | $0.75 | +150% | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 15 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 67% cheaper input | $0.10 | −67% | $0.50 | 1M |
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 3.5 Flash Lite head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash ranks first: same square, same input price. Input is $0.30 per 1M tokens against $0.30 for Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10 per 1M input tokens, 67% less than Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
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 3.5 Flash Lite's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite's square D5: 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 3.5 Flash Lite does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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