Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
Gemini 3.7 Flash alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D5
The closest model to Gemini 3.7 Flash on the atlas is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, in the same square, at $0.30 per 1M input tokens against Gemini 3.7 Flash’s . 13 of the 15 nearest models are 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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ModelsAtlas. “Gemini 3.7 Flash alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D5”. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. https://modelsatlas.com/models/google/gemini-3-7/alternatives
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 3.7 FlashIts 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 3.7 Flash, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, 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 3.8 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 3.7 Flash | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gemini 3.7 FlashGoogle · the model you’re replacing | GRIDD5 | Baseline | $0.75 | — | $3.75 | 1.05M | |
| 1 | DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek | GRIDD5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.30 | −60% | $1.20 | 1.05M | |
| 2 | Gemini 2.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.30 | −60% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 3 | Gemini 3.5 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.30 | −60% | $2.50 | 1.05M | |
| 4 | MiniMax M3MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.30 | −60% | $1.20 | 1.05M | |
| 5 | Qwen3.5 Plus 2026-04-20Qwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 60% cheaper input | $0.30 | −60% | $1.80 | 1M | |
| 6 | Qwen3.7 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 57% cheaper input | $0.32 | −57% | $1.28 | 1M | |
| 7 | Qwen3.6 PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 57% cheaper input | $0.33 | −57% | $1.95 | 1M | |
| 8 | Qwen3.8 27BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD5 | Same square, 43% cheaper input | $0.43 | −43% | $2.55 | 1M | |
| 9 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, 33% cheaper input | $0.50 | −33% | $3.00 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 10 | Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)NVIDIA | GRIDD5 | Same square, 33% cheaper input | $0.50 | −33% | $2.20 | 1M | Compare → |
| 11 | MiniMax M1MiniMax | GRIDD5 | Same square, 27% cheaper input | $0.55 | −27% | $2.20 | 1M | Compare → |
| 12 | Mistral Large 4Mistral AI | GRIDD5 | Same square, 9% cheaper input | $0.68 | −9% | $2.09 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 13 | Gemini 3.6 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, same input price | $0.75 | same | $3.75 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 14 | Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle | GRIDD5 | Same maker, same square, same input price | $0.75 | same | $3.75 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 15 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 87% cheaper input | $0.10 | −87% | $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 3.7 Flash head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.7 Flash?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash ranks first: same square, 60% cheaper input. Input is $0.30 per 1M tokens against $0.75 for Gemini 3.7 Flash. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gemini 3.7 Flash?
Claude Haiku 5.5 at $0.10 per 1M input tokens, 87% less than Gemini 3.7 Flash, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Gemini 3.7 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 3.7 Flash's 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Gemini 3.7 Flash'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 3.7 Flash does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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