Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
Gemini 3.5 Flash alternatives: 15 models in or near grid E5
The closest model to Gemini 3.5 Flash on the atlas is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, in the same square, at $1.25 per 1M input tokens against Gemini 3.5 Flash’s . 9 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash at $0.30. 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 squareGRIDE511 modelsClaude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 and 8 more
Gemini 3.5 FlashIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD5 | $0.30–1 | 1M | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, MiniMax M3 |
| GRIDE5 | $1–3 | 1M | Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, Grok 4.3, Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Spark 1.2, Muse Spark 1.3, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom Tools, GPT-4.1, Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B |
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 | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle · the model you’re replacing | GRIDE5 | Baseline | $1.50 | — | $9.00 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05Google | GRIDE5 | Same maker, same square, 17% cheaper input | $1.25 | −17% | $10.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 2 | Grok 4.3xAI | GRIDE5 | Same square, 17% cheaper input | $1.25 | −17% | $2.50 | 1M | Compare → |
| 3 | Muse Spark 1.1Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 17% cheaper input | $1.25 | −17% | $4.25 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 4 | Muse Spark 1.2Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 17% cheaper input | $1.25 | −17% | $4.25 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 5 | Muse Spark 1.3Meta | GRIDE5 | Same square, 17% cheaper input | $1.25 | −17% | $4.25 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 6 | Claude Sonnet 5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $10.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 7 | Claude Sonnet 5.5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $10.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 8 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | GRIDE5 | Same maker, same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $12.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 9 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | GRIDE5 | Same maker, same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $12.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 10 | GPT-4.1OpenAI | GRIDE5 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $8.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 11 | Qwen3.8 2.4T A95BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDE5 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $2.00 | +33% | $6.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 12 | DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 80% cheaper input | $0.30 | −80% | $1.20 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 2.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, neighbouring square D5, 80% cheaper input | $0.30 | −80% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, neighbouring square D5, 80% cheaper input | $0.30 | −80% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 15 | MiniMax M3MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Neighbouring square D5, 80% cheaper input | $0.30 | −80% | $1.20 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M | |
| GPT-5.6 TerraOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M | |
| GPT-6 SolOpenAI | $2.00 | 1.05M |
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 head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ranks first: same maker, same square, 17% cheaper input. Input is $1.25 per 1M tokens against $1.50 for Gemini 3.5 Flash. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 80% less than Gemini 3.5 Flash, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Gemini 3.5 Flash?
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's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Gemini 3.5 Flash's square E5: 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 does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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